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Part 4: The World in Equilibrium — Packy McCormick
Either way, this is a big deal. Publishing on the internet is a solved problem; finding each other on the internet, in a way that’s healthy and sustainable … that’s the piece that has never quite fallen into place.
Robin Sloan • A Year of New Avenues
Because of our genetic need for community, novelty, and connection, the markets for third places, communities, and experiences are massive. The experience economy is growing four times faster than the consumption economy, Starbucks is worth $103 billion, Country Clubs alone are a $24.5 billion industry in the United State, and the amount we spend o... See more
Packy McCormick • Backing IRL Social Clubs — Packy McCormick
I am thinking specifically of experimentation around “ways of relating online”. I’ve used that phrase before, and I acknowledge it might be a bit obscure … but, for me, it captures the rich overlap of publishing and networking, media and conviviality. It’s this domain that was so decisively captured in the 2010s, and it’s this domain that is newly
... See moreRobin Sloan • A Year of New Avenues
The digital dominance of the 21st Century has sorted us into our own tailored versions of online reality, where we drown in ads and information. It's overwhelming, noisy, and ephemeral. It's hard to have a simple conversation, let alone align the globe on a future worth building.