Aggro Is the Foundation (2022)
7 days ago
- #solo-research
- #strategy-hierarchy
- #metagame-foundation
- Aggro decks in TCGs are the foundation of the metagame, setting the pace that other decks must match.
- Similar 'aggro' strategies exist in other domains like RTS games and geopolitics, where basic, fast strategies dictate higher-level considerations.
- In mathematics research, solo technical work is the 'aggro' foundation; without it, meta-skills like networking or collaboration lack direction.
- The academic system prioritizes technical skills early (e.g., PhD, jobs) as a necessary foundation before shifting to soft skills in later stages.
- There's tension between selecting for technical skills versus broader research competencies, but foundational aggro skills are crucial to avoid inefficacy.