The smarter someone is, the richer their inner world, the worse their curse of knowledge.

· Bits and Bobs 9/29/25
  • The smarter someone is, the richer their inner world, the worse their curse of knowledge.
    • Some people are great at thinking; some people are great at communicating.
    • But no one can ever be good at communicating the full richness in their head.
    • A genius with a decade head start will have a curse of knowledge that is crippling not just for them but their collaborators.
    • Ultimately it doesn't matter how rich and nuanced the idea is in your head.
    • If it requires collaborating with others to make it real, the question is whether you can get a rich-enough idea to blossom in their head, with enough quality for them to take action to make it real.