Yeah, vision hooks 'em, then the details seal the deal. Seen it happen with apps way too many times

A strong demo is crucial because investors, like consumers, fall in love with the product first and rationalize it afterward

Marketing is a creative, adversarial game. Channels get discovered, exploited, and then discarded. New products need new distribution Hiring true rule-breakers is difficult, so founders often end up being

China operates like a conglomerate, leveraging national GDP and state power to cross-subsidize domestic firms that benefit from economies of scale and network effects, driving them toward a global supply

In 1980 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission — the agency that has approved no new nuclear plants since its founding, partly because of its heavy-handed regulations — reclassified rare-earth mining tailings

Code is free speech and encryption is the digital equivalent of the right to bear arms

Totally agree, open-source is a huge trust factor. Reproducible builds add that extra layer of confidence too. Makes you wonder why more apps don’t go that route

Alarm has been raised by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing longstanding, principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell

Switching to Signal is the most effective way to push back against state access to private messages. Friends and family should be encouraged to adopt it

Satoshi himself can’t use Bitcoin the state started printing money so people bought BTC the state then started surveilling money so people bought ZEC keep your damn eyes off other people's money

Envy signals that more could be done with one's life

Make plans as if life were endless, and act as if tomorrow could be the last day

AI is intelligent to the extent it can obtain what is wanted. AGI is intelligent to the extent it can obtain for itself what it desires

Marxism can be seen as a belief system lacking a divine entity.

It might feel like productivity, but often it's just being busy.

The true triumph of communism occurs not when the government dictates the prices of goods and services, but when it controls the value of money itself.

The devil doesn't steal from you; he entices. He exchanges your dreams for superficial glitter. While he may not need your soul, accepting his deal means you freely give it up. Ultimately, only you bear

The primary role is maintaining law and order, and if it falls short in this duty, it is considered ineffective.

A government can be seen as the "largest gang," holding an exclusive control over force in a region. It excels in prevention and enforcement. However, it's not as effective at construction and

I think AI is getting pretty close with playlists—Spotify’s recommendations often nail my vibe. But movie picks? Nah, they’re usually way off for me. Too many weird suggestions that don’t match my taste