You may not be surprised that a lot of purchases from Amazon start with product discovery outside of Amazon. One of the big drivers of growth the past 20 years has been their vast network of ‘associates’ who drive traffic […]
Ben Thompson writes in Stratechery, reminds us that “everyone in commerce is, whether they realize it or not, in the Anti-Amazon Alliance, and that provides plenty of motivation.” | learn more
A recent gem from Paul Graham: “What should an essay be? Many people would say persuasive. That’s what a lot of us were taught essays should be. But I think we can aim for something more ambitious: that an essay […]
Byrne Hobart offers an intriguing analysis on the incentives of VC associates. They’re not partners, and typically not on track to be partners, so he says they’re best served by promoting high-publicity deals rather than high-return deals. For those subscribers […]
Elon Musk made a second appearance on the Joe Rogan show this week. “Musk said the BMI unit would be implanted in a human’s skull and would basically restore anything that’s wrong with the brain, citing how it can improve […]
“Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s detailed her “Protecting Chicago” plan for reopening the city after the coronavirus pandemic Friday afternoon.“ | learn more
A lot of science is funded by taxpayers. However, the credibility of a study often depends on the journal that publishes it. So that taxpayer-funded science gets hidden behind paywalled journals. Elbakyan didn’t appreciate that, so she created Sci-Hub, “… […]
“The modern bathroom developed alongside outbreaks of tuberculosis, cholera and influenza; its standard fixtures, wallcoverings, floorings, and finishes were implemented, in part, to promote health and hygiene in the home at a time of widespread public health concerns.” | learn more
If you’ve ever confidently conflated wine price with wine taste, you may have tricked yourself. This article (titled ‘wine-tasting: it’s junk science’) and referenced study are a bit dated, so I wonder if anyone has more current info on the […]
I love this idea because it introduces the concept of a gap year to Americans at a time when maybe they’ll accept it! | learn more