My Ted Talk
NYT Opinion • 5/9/2026
Summary
Captain Courageous is presented as a contrasting figure to today's oligarchs, described as creepy. The context of this comparison is framed within a Ted Talk.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
4d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
102
Hours Since Seen
Final Score3/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier23% (0.5^102/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 4 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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