but what does that matter in the larger scheme of things?
Well, that depends upon your axiology.
If you are concerned with existential risk, then it is worth noting that the movement has an undersupply of “people people”, a big gender imbalance and an undersupply of money. (I think that ability to make money is determined, to some extent, by your ability at these social games)
You may feel that status within a social group is an end in itself.
If you are concerned with academic learning, discovering new mathematics/philosophy, then getting better at these social games is probably not so important.
Well, that depends upon your axiology.
If you are concerned with existential risk, then it is worth noting that the movement has an undersupply of “people people”, a big gender imbalance and an undersupply of money. (I think that ability to make money is determined, to some extent, by your ability at these social games)
You may feel that status within a social group is an end in itself.
If you are concerned with academic learning, discovering new mathematics/philosophy, then getting better at these social games is probably not so important.