An ad hominem attack against an individual, not against an idea, is highly flattering. It indicates that the … - Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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In this new wave of technology, you can't do it all yourself, you have to form alliances.

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

An ad hominem attack against an individual, not against an idea, is highly flattering. It indicates that the person does not have anything intelligent to say about your message.

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