Alex Jungius
@jungle
Alex Jungius
In an AI-dominated future, the structure of the American economy is poised for a seismic shift. As AI slashes coordination and transaction costs, the Coase Theorem suggests a fascinating outcome: an economy teeming with smaller, more agile firms. This reduction in costs disrupts the very essence of firm size, allowing nimble players to enter the fr... See more
the depth of a conversation depends on how deeply seen you feel, not on the topic of conversation
HOW TO (actually) CHANGE YOUR LIFE THIS YEAR
People want to change their lives. They want to change their relationships, their bodies, their income, their brokerage accounts, their statuses, their homes. It’s so easy to identify what’s wrong on the outside and blame it for the feelings on the inside. Never is this so painfully clear as when the cale
... See moreThis is the ultimate trapdoor in the hall of fame; to become a prisoner of one's own persona. The desire for recognition in an increasingly atomized world lures us to be who strangers wish us to be. And with personal development so arduous and lonely, there is ease and comfort in crowdsourcing your identity. But amid such temptations, it's worth re... See more
Gurwinder • The Perils of Audience Capture
In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention.
Alexi Gunner • idle gaze 067: slowpunk
One rule I ’ve learned:
The “cheap” option is often the most expensive in the long run.
Applies to products, but also to decisions.
The cheap decision—the hack or shortcut—is rarely the right decision.
When you cut corners to “save” you just pay for it later (with interest).