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    Don't Follow Your Passion

    Ben Horowitz

    Venture capitalist and 2015 Columbia graduate Sean Parker challenges the Class of 2015 to reject conformity and pursue insights that contradict prevailing beliefs, citing his strategic backing of Airbnb as proof that value arises from recognizing forgotten historical truths. He advises graduates to leverage their specific skills to contribute to global problems rather than chasing transient passions, framing the digital revolution as a tool that democratizes access to information for solving issues like poverty and inequality. By combining these principles, the speaker positions the current generation to unlock human potential and drive unprecedented progress in areas such as power, water, and food security.