Even Better Than The Real Thing.

When it comes to gambling, the big argument used to be about state lotteries. These lotteries are taxes on the poor—a way for the government to raise funds without being on the hook for raising actual taxes on everyone.

But at least lotteries function like taxesin that the funds they raise are spent on social services within the state.

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Headsets are a bad form factor, full stop, and no headset-based product will achieve mass adoption.

The obstacles are seeded deep in our DNA. We’re highly discerning about what we put on our face, as it must enhance, not impair our ability to assert dominance, attract mates, and make connections. Jewelry signals wealth and strength. The $250 billion... See more

Then, when I put a pair on for myself, the situation suddenly changed. As a potential target of recording, I’d been hesitant, worried I might be photographed or filmed as a byproduct of making polite eye contact. With the glasses on my own face, though, I felt that I should be recording more. There’s something really compelling about the experience... See more