Raw Talent Matters More in the AI Era
IgorCarron · x · 2026-07-19
The core argument is that because AI and modern LLMs are extremely new technologies, a person's ability to reach the frontier depends more on "raw talent" than on culture, path dependence, or tacit knowledge.
The author further suggests that China's massive pool of tech talent is a significant advantage that could translate into dominance in new fields like AI. Meanwhile, the US holds stronger cultural advantages in business practices, though these are not easily replicated.
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