Alex Dobrenko

"And again and again, wherever one went, competitors came with wonderful, big machines, which were ever more expensive and electric, but something was missing in the world market," said Herzstark in an extensive interview (PDF) conducted by the Charles Babbage Institute in 1987. "'I would like to have a machine that fits into my pocket and can... See more

How do I know if I’m being patient (a skill) or stubborn (a flaw)? They’re hard to tell apart without hindsight.

The purpose of the book is to present a moral defense of material progress, and a framework the progress movement can use to understand what we are doing and why. It will present a bold, ambitious vision of a future that we want to live in and will be inspired to build. It will acknowledge, even embrace, the problems of progress, and point towards... See more

Because traditional formulas are all required to meet the same basic nutritional standards, we looked for the most affordable formulas that offer the most additional potential benefits. Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Infant Premium (around 80¢ per ounce, and a little less if you’re a Sam’s Club member) includes expert-recommended ingredients, such as... See more

From the tech startup world, here is an example of karma and re-birth in microcosm, well nanocosm:

The biggest thing for me is that I never want to have to solve the same problem twice, ever.

... Defaulting to putting them in public, partly it’s sort of an insurance scheme.

I’ve worked for companies where I did everything in private. And then I

... See more