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Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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The blogging community often lacks prolific writers, as many talented individuals hesitate to start their own blogs despite having valuable insights to share.

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2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model — Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo

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2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model — Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo

04/04/25

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Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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Courage is a crucial factor for aspiring bloggers, as many potential writers doubt their ability to produce content that others will appreciate, despite having good ideas.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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The perception that blogging is a less viable career compared to startup founding may discourage talented individuals from pursuing it, despite the potential for success.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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The blogging landscape is undersupplied, with a power law distribution where only a few bloggers gain significant attention, despite the vast number of writers available.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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To foster new blogging talent, a fellowship program could provide aspiring writers with guidance and support, helping them overcome the initial hurdles of starting a blog.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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Blogging should be viewed as a viable career path, as it can help individuals build networks, develop ideas, and potentially lead to lucrative opportunities.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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The rise of Substack has allowed many journalists to transition into blogging successfully, suggesting that established credibility can help overcome the initial fears of starting a blog.

Robin Sloan

11/30/17

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Writing a blog was a way to force yourself to write publicly every day, even if your thoughts weren't fully formed.

Brian Halligan

05/08/19

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A lot of people undervalue building an audience ahead of time; they get impatient and think their first couple of blog posts will be a home run, but it usually takes a long time.

Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Many talented technical individuals hesitate to start a startup because they believe they lack a great idea, often thinking that every successful startup begins with an amazing concept.