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stcredzero on Dec 9, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Dissecting a Case of Imposter Syndrome

Especially in the current SV culture, it's really anathema to say, "I don't know".

If this is true, then current SV culture is intellectually bankrupt!

being surrounded by people who know more than I do, is actually a win. Now, "I don't know" turns into "Show me".

This is why they say, if you look around, and you're the smartest guy in the room, then you may be in the wrong room!

bitcrusher on Dec 9, 2016 [–]

I agree. In a lot of ways, in the areas that I have been exposed to, SV culture IS intellectually bankrupt. It's a sad state of affairs, honestly.

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