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What does it mean?
A single exceptional individual contributes more value to society than many average individuals combined.
In plain terms
One genius is worth more than a hundred average people.
What can you take from it?
Value quality over quantity in human contribution.

Where it applies

  • hiring decisions
  • resource allocation
  • team building

Putting it to work

  • prioritize top talent
  • focus on impact
  • avoid averaging out

Questions to consider

  • How do you measure individual impact?
  • Is one expert always better than a team?

Another view

This view may undervalue the cumulative power of many competent people.

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