Commentary: OpenAI talent density and 'impressive' hobbies
Linahuaa · x · 2026-08-26
Responding to a tweet praising the diverse talents of OpenAI employees (e.g., playing Mozart-level piano), the author argues this phenomenon is not unique or mystical. They point out that many 12-year-olds achieve high proficiency in hobbies like piano or table tennis due to early parental pressure and persistence. The author suggests that skilled adults from top universities are simply the result of long-term practice rather than innate rarity.
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