My high school physics teacher. She taught me the importance of being a good human being. And that being kind and empathetic to others is the best thing a person can do. That honesty and integrity are more important than winning. And she also taught me elementary physics.
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#32Steve Jobs
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#33Spock
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#34Sal Khan from Khan Academy.
I still remember his video on fractional reserve lending and how banks effectively up printing money doing so.
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#36Will MacAskill[1] for his contributions to launching the effective altruism movement, which has gone on to inspire many other people to take a much more rigorous and active perspective on doing good. [1] - Many others were involved, but I know the most about his contributions.
For anyone not familiar with EA or Will MacAskill, I highly recommend these podcasts:
Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/2015/11/22/will-macaskill/
Sam Harris: https://samharris.org/podcasts/being-good-and-doing-good/
Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buyBzK5yM-s
Also, short Economist article on EA: https://www.economist.com/international/2018/06/02/can-effec...
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#37Steve Jobs
His availability for interview is greatly exaggerated.
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#39Ocean Whitehawk: Spiritual teacher who has completely changed the lives of her students.
www.oceanwhitehawk.com