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Re:More than half the Thiel Fellows plan on returning to school by hnnewguy on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @10:35PM (#8007825)
>Perhaps they've spent most of their life studying

Most of their life studying? How much relevant experience do you think one obtains in years 0 to 16? Up to that point school is a complete and utter joke, especially if you're even modestly intelligent.

A 16-19 year old, no matter how intelligent, doesn't have much wisdom.

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Re:More than half the Thiel Fellows plan on returning to school by mkal_tsr on Tuesday July 08, 2014 @11:01PM (#8007878)
"A 16-19 year old, no matter how intelligent, doesn't have much wisdom."

I couldn't help but be reminded by the Good Will Hunting scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBjWHfBHKos

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