TheZvi on being 'too early': Magic: The Gathering as training for timing AI trends
TheZvi · x · 2026-09-28
AI blogger TheZvi shares his habit of being 'too early' to Magic: The Gathering decks (Faeries, Fluxuator, TurboLand) that didn't work yet — excellent training, he says, as long as you capitalize once the cards get good. Quoted Skye Sharkie laments being early to useful ideas but getting ignored for applying them to niche art projects, and now plans to keep exploring while selling some work for real money.
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