Eric Weinstein: Revolutionary Ideas in Science, Math, and Society | Lex Fridman Podcast #16
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Weinstein argues that professional incentives favor small departures from consensus. He also says outsiders often lose their way. Neglect can motivate a second look without serving as evidence that an idea is right.
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show great loyalty to the consensusdo not usually subscribe to the consensus position and almost always lose their way.