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Harvard Diploma for Sale

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Re: Harvard Diploma for Sale

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Meta HN question: How does something with 5 points, 1 comment and was posted an hour ago make it to the front page? Just curious.

I would assume that some points are worth more than others. As I believe Orwell said, we're all equal here, but some of us are more equal than others.

Re: Harvard Diploma for Sale

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Meta HN question: How does something with 5 points, 1 comment and was posted an hour ago make it to the front page? Just curious.

> "How are stories ranked?"

> "The basic algorithm divides points by a power of the time since a story was submitted. Comments in threads are ranked the same way."

> "Other factors affecting rank include user flags, anti-abuse software, software which demotes overheated discussions, account or site weighting, and moderator action. "

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html

Re: Harvard Diploma for Sale

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I have to admit that I only skimmed this, but the core message seems to be it's a publicity stunt to publish the message that you should do work you truly enjoy and find rewarding, and not keep putting off to another day the chance to find personal satisfaction in your career.

And that perhaps one's gross yearly income is not the ultimate and best measure of personal success.

Re: Harvard Diploma for Sale

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post #8

I have to admit that I only skimmed this, but the core message seems to be it's a publicity stunt to publish the message that you should do work you truly enjoy and find rewarding, and not keep putting off to another day the chance to find personal satisfaction in your career. And that perhaps one's gross yearly income is not the ultimate and best measure of personal success.

Clay Christensen used to tell a story about the atmosphere at HBS reunions over time. It sounds like this person learned early on the lesson that HBS graduates learn by their 25th reunion.

Edit: https://youtu.be/tvos4nORf_Y?t=470

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