“The density is what comes with [inner-city living] and what density means for me on a day-to-day basis is cups of tea at 9:30pm without planning. It’s spontaneity of social life. I don’t have to plan to catch up with friends. Friends with kids can put their kids to bed and we can go and hang out with them with no plans. So I have a life that is... See more
Most crypto projects try to bootstrap network effects through token incentives. But as Austin's McDonald's and Coachella examples show, real cultural network effects might be more valuable than synthetic ones. Your community doesn't need token rewards to amplify something they genuinely care about. The genius is that strong IP creates natural... See more
Every once in a while, I meet a person who radiates joy. These are people who seem to glow with an inner light. They are kind, tranquil, delighted by small pleasures, and grateful for the large ones. These people are not perfect. They get exhausted and stressed. They make errors in judgment. But they live for others, and not for themselves. They’ve... See more