Your opinion vs others

This is the dilemma

Rory Stirling
Sep 3, 2018 · 3 min read

Confidence and conviction are celebrated attributes in the Startup industry.

But why should you ever hold your own opinion?

On nearly every topic there’s someone in the World who knows more about it than you do. The best approach is to find more informed people and copy them.

This, apparently, is the dilemma resulting from Bayesian Statistical Theory.

Don’t take my word for it — listen to Tyler Cowen (of Marginal Revolution fame) with Shane Parrish on the…

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Rory Stirling

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VC at Connect Ventures. Investing in seed stage fintech. Love tech, startups, VC, leadership, learning & decision making. Formerly BGF Ventures & MMC Ventures.

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