"High Agency" YOLO culture vs. "Low Agency" Slow-and-steady-wins the race

Why the one is in high demand at the moment and the other seems forgotten.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/opinion/high-agency-silicon-valley.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

By Sophie Haigney:
https://www.sophiehaigney.com/

#highagency #techculture

Opinion | All the Worst People Seem to Want to Be ‘High Agency’

The term “high agency” is an ethos for a gambler’s time.

The New York Times

"Đề cao quyền tự chủ (High Agency) – bài viết của Addy Osmani trên blog lập trình. Nâng cao khả năng quyết định và chịu trách nhiệm trong công việc. #HighAgency #QuyềnTựChủ #ĐiềuHànhHiệuQuả"

https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1oii7ab/high_agency_matters/

Negotiate Everything - Daniel Priestley on Tom Bilyeu

#generalist #highagency #agency

Silicon Valley embraces 'High Agency' concept, emphasizing proactive problem-solving and opportunity creation beyond given circumstances, with Elon Musk as a prime example.
#YonhapInfomax #HighAgency #SiliconValley #TechTalent #ElonMusk #WorkplaceCulture #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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[Dealing Room Back Briefing]What is 'High Agency', the Trending Keyword in Silicon Valley?

Silicon Valley embraces 'High Agency' concept, emphasizing proactive problem-solving and opportunity creation beyond given circumstances, with Elon Musk as a prime example.

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20 Characteristics of High-Agency Men

Back when I lived in Mexico in my early 20s, I came across a document (its author unknown) entitled “ANTROPOMÁXIMOLOGIA.” It roughly translates to “the study of maximum human development.” It’s all about how to develop yourself to the utmost. It contains 20 attributes of individuals who make a difference in the world and do […]

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