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Mar 31

Book: The Book of Elon, Company Building

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The Book of Elon: Company Building What does it take to build a company that can do hard things well? In The Book of Elon, Eric Jorgenson captures a philosophy of company building rooted in truth, engineering, intensity, and useful work. This post highlights ideas on frontline leadership,...

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Mar 30

Book: The Book of Elon, Physics and Engineering

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The Book of Elon: Physics, Engineering, and Truth What if better thinking starts by getting closer to what is true? In The Book of Elon, Eric Jorgenson distills Elon Musk’s philosophy on first-principles thinking, engineering, and the discipline of building useful things. This post highlights a...

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Jul 27 2025

Truth Hidden when not Sought After

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John Henry Newman preaches that religious truth cannot simply be passively received; it must be actively pursued and sincerely desired or it will remain obscure and inaccessible. He emphasizes that truth is complex, dispersed across history, and requires persistent effort, humility, and the...

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