Alex Epstein

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Alex Epstein @AlexEpstein

On several occasions in college I received physical threats for expressing my views. I decided that I would at some point learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I eventually got my black belt in 2014. BJJ has kept me safe a number of times by helping me deescalate threatening situations. https://t.co/bNA2JY7pFF — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 30, 2022

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Alex Epstein @AlexEpstein

Because I wanted to become a practical philosopher and get good as fast as possible, I made another controversial decision: to leave academia and not pursue a PhD—because I knew that I could develop my abilities much faster via self-directed learning and practical experience. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 30, 2022

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Alex Epstein @AlexEpstein

I thought that a good step toward becoming a practical philosopher was to start by writing about political issues, because there was some market there for interesting thinking. I “turned pro” in my junior year of college, selling a couple op-eds for $250 each. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 30, 2022