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When you say he tends to “see through a lot of BS,” do you think that clarity comes mostly from his background in math? Or could it be an example of the expert fallacy — where someone assumes deep insight in one domain translates across the board? I’m especially curious since physics isn’t his field, yet Geometric Unity rests on some bold assumptions. Also, have you seen an example where he admits being wrong without redirecting the blame?

Daniel Wigton 5mo ago

No. I think he actually thinks deeply about things. But mainly it is the fact that he distrusts everyone. He was the first person I saw that called out Epstein as being a likely intelligence asset for instance.

But let's not mistake me liking Eric to endorsing what he says. I think he has takes that are worth thinking about. He does rarely come to conclusions that I'd be willing to bet on, but that distinction is reserved to very few.

I just think he gets too much flak. I don't think he is a grifter. I think he is a conspiracy theorist who hits a little close to the mark.

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YODL 5mo ago

Sure. Though I know you're answering someone else, I'll cede that your take of him being more accurate. Maybe a bit of a "crank" at worst.

He does have an odd past I have never bothered to look into. Worked as some sort of finance guy for thiel... odd

Daniel Wigton 5mo ago

Yeah, I never really understood what he did for Thiel.

YODL 5mo ago

Nor was he ever able to provide a reasonable explanation when I've heard him asked. Thiel just collects geniuses it seems, puts them in roles they're unqualified for just for kicks

ESE 5mo ago

Yeah, I get that — there’s a difference between “grifter” and “true believer.” I think what makes Eric so polarizing is that he blends sincere curiosity with a tendency to overreach, and that distrust-everyone mindset can sometimes feel revelatory even when it’s more paranoia than insight. As nostr:nprofile1qqsd9pqnwyshrse7z975h5ynptq9ktz3kv8txqs7lr20zgelqtys52cpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumrpdejq9z0fsa points out, the Thiel finance chapter adds to the weirdness.

Also, that's just my take, but when someone seems to distrust everyone but themselves, that’s a huge red flag. It often reveals low self-awareness, which is the opposite of intelligence. If you can’t see that you are your most prominent blind spot, how sharp can your thinking be?