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manoweb | on: After 20 years, math couple solves major group theory problem
There are tens of millions of people doing a repetitive work every day, instead of being entrepreneurs. Just let them be, not everybody needs to dedicate their existence to maximizing their career opportunities, at any level.
godelski | parent | next

  > Just let them be
As someone who's research goes against the grain, I just request the same. I have no problem with people maintaining the course and doing the same thing. In fact /most/ people should probably be doing this. BUT the system discourages going of course, exploring "out of bounds." The requests of these people have always been "let me do my thing."

Just make sure "let them be" applies in both directions

chowells | parent
This isn't being an entrepreneur. This is solving a problem. The two almost never overlap.
genewitch | root | parent
I can't tell if that's a good insult or a great insult.