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Comment author: Larks 09 April 2015 02:50:43AM -1 points [-]

Thanks for posting this, it was interesting. Definitely had a retro-feel. I wonder how much would differ if he gave the speech today. Some semi-informed speculation:

  • I've heard the market for actuaries has become more efficient recently, but with things like AppAcademy there doesn't seem much excuse to be poor and intelligent.
  • Maybe a lower estimate of how much personal relationships are improved by a little rationality.
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