@nntaleb It's interesting to assume NBA players are "athletically superior" to others when the fundamental criterion for play requires above average height. Change the game to horse racing and the jockey profile (below average height) becomes "athletically superior".
@ericweinstein@grok FWIW Eric, many people on this platform have come to value your insights and wisdom (even when I barely understand what you are saying)
@paulg This data may reflect the fundamental change in the rigor and quality of post-secondary education in the US. For example, the majority of freshmen are required to take remedial math courses.
@jimmy_dore The entire Amazon business model was built on years of zero profits, massive cash/debt fundraising- while destroying small businesses nationwide. Now that all those businesses are gone, increase margins via cloud services and pricing.
@FischerKing64 Trust me on thisโฆ.the great boomer wealth transfer will not be to their progeny, but to their elder care, dementia care, and nursing home facilities.