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Matt Wallenstein
@mwallenstein.bsky.social
Soil scientist working to transform agriculture by restoring soil health. Chief Soil Scientist at Syngenta. Emeritus Prof Colorado St Univ.
Resulting in this formula:

(What you could have achieved in 2024 with current knowledge) - (Actual 2024 accomplishments) = (Amount of learning and growth)
November 27, 2024 at 3:08 PM
I asked her to conduct a thought experiment:
Imagine you could rerun 2024 knowing everything you know now. The lessons learned, the hindsight insights, the skills you developed—how would you approach the year differently? What might you have accomplished with that knowledge?
November 27, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Isn’t the same thing true of the dollar? In the absence of the gold standard isn’t its value entirely based on trust?
November 27, 2024 at 12:39 AM
A fantastic book- while narrating a key historic development in ag tech- raises evergreen questions about the role of technology in feeding and sustaining the world. A must read for anyone working in the field.
November 18, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Welcome! I'm a soil scientist aiming to translate scientific advancements into scalable innovations that address farmer challenges. Chief soil scientist at Syngenta; prof emeritus at Colorado St U. Global perspective, and tech-curious. Always learning.
November 18, 2024 at 7:50 PM
It will be really interesting to see if this spurs innovation, has intended effect, and any unintended consequences.
November 18, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Welcome!
November 12, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now:

Lawn maintenance
Car detailer
Architecture intern
Computer help desk
Geologist
Ski Instructor
Shuttle Bus Driver
Car detailer (again)
November 12, 2024 at 12:51 AM