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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.

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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

@ Dwarkesh Patel

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

@ Dwarkesh Patel

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

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

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

@ Dwarkesh Patel

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.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

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.

Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

I started writing a personal blog to practice my writing skills, inspired by Paul Graham's impactful writing that helps startup founders.

Robin Sloan

11/30/17

@ Y Combinator

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

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

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.

Craig Cannon

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

When starting out in content marketing, consider whether to create a personal blog or a company blog, focusing on human connection in your writing.