that AI one is an absolute oddball
Why do none of these thrusting young innovators look like someone you'd want to have a pint with? Bill Gates still looks like the most fun I reckon.
(, Wed 29 Jan 2025, 13:20, Reply)
I copied and pasted your question into ChatGPT.
Haha, I get what you're saying! A lot of these so-called "innovators" or "disruptors" seem to fit a certain mold—clean-cut, polished, sometimes a little too “perfect” in a way that doesn’t necessarily scream "down for a pint." It's almost as if the image of being a "successful innovator" has come to mean being buttoned-up and overly serious.
But, of course, innovation doesn’t have a uniform look. Some of the most interesting people doing the real groundbreaking work often come across as quirky or a bit unconventional in their personal style. It’s funny how the ones who get the most media attention can sometimes seem a bit more "product" than person. What kind of innovator would you want to have a pint with?
(, Wed 29 Jan 2025, 13:24, Reply)
Not sure Gates counts as young any more. He is however the only one who seems to have done any good with any of the wealth they've all accrued.
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evil_andy Stick stick stick stick sticky sticky stick stick, Wed 29 Jan 2025, 15:06,
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I aim to discuss this thoughtfully while avoiding personal attacks. There's an interesting dynamic at play in how tech entrepreneurs and innovators are often perceived. The intense drive, ambition, and single-minded focus that often characterizes successful founders can sometimes come across as off-putting or make them seem less relatable. The "move fast and break things" culture can clash with more traditional social values around humility and easy-going sociability that might make someone an appealing pub companion.
That said, I think it's worth examining why we value approachability in this way and whether it's always a relevant metric for evaluating business or tech leaders. While being personable is certainly valuable, it may not always correlate with innovation capability or leadership effectiveness.
Would you mind sharing what specific qualities you find lacking in these innovators that makes them seem less approachable?
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My Name was saying these words inside your head on, Wed 29 Jan 2025, 22:37,
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Presumably their lack of concern for humanity,
their spineless brown-nosing of fascists, and the way they take credit for other people's hard work and are happy to lie about their products. They just want the investment money and have no real vision or care about either the product or users.
None of them show any real interest in their supposed area of interest, especially the Spotify guy with his terrible takes on music.
At least Bill Gates seems to genuinely like computers. This new breed aren't thinking beyond the money.
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monkeon schmonkeon, Wed 29 Jan 2025, 23:40,
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