I was comparing software engineers I knew who were and weren’t engaged with rationalist writing and activities. I don’t think they were strongly selected for income level or career success. The ones I met through college were filtered the fact they had entered that college.
My impression is that rationalists disproportionately work at tier 1 or 2 companies. And when they don’t, it’s more likely to be a deliberate choice.
It’s possible I underestimate how successful the average rationalist programmer is. There may also be regional variation. For example, in the US and especially around American startup hubs, the advantage may be more pronounced than it was locally for me.
I was comparing software engineers I knew who were and weren’t engaged with rationalist writing and activities. I don’t think they were strongly selected for income level or career success. The ones I met through college were filtered the fact they had entered that college.
It’s possible I underestimate how successful the average rationalist programmer is. There may also be regional variation. For example, in the US and especially around American startup hubs, the advantage may be more pronounced than it was locally for me.