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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

The SAT has been dumbed down over the years, making it less of a reliable proxy for intelligence, which complicates the identification of top talent.

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Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

@ Lex Fridman

Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458

01/26/25

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