Why “Talent” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I'd prefer to discuss data over anecdotes, but oh well... I can bring anecdotes of my own! Which have the benefit of actually aligning with the data! Specifically, a decade+ of…
by keeda · Oct 8, 2026
I want to know: does the HN commentariat think that brain drain is a problem or not. Elsewhere in this thread we have people urging that we do drain the rest of the world's brai…
by cryptonector · Oct 8, 2026
Talent isn't enough for O-1, because the criteria are mostly about individual achievements. An established professional can fulfill them easier than a more talented junior. The…
by jltsiren · Oct 8, 2026
They made a mistake to make their company in San Fransisco, since it obviously is a pitiful backwater compared to the superior technology hubs of the world where all the greates…
by carlosjobim · Oct 8, 2026
OneChronos | Engineering Manager, Data Platform (NYC, Hybrid) · Software Engineer, Quality / SDET (Flexible/U.S. Remote) | Full-Time We’re a Series B trading technolog…
by TPINA7 · Oct 8, 2026
I would actually prefer having a job so that I can avoid starving, than to "win the talent war", whatever that means.
by soerxpso · Oct 8, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "talent" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "talent" over time.
Talent has two principal meanings:Talent (measurement), an ancient unit of mass and value Aptitude or talent, a group of aptitudes useful for some activities; talents may refer to aptitudes themselves or to possessors of those talents Read more on Wikipedia