Juan Orbea

So if you are choosing between colleges, or know someone who is, consider the following questions:

But the lure of the current hill is strong. He ends up falling for a common trap highlighted by behavioral economists: people tend to systematically overvalue near term over long term rewards . This effect seems to be even stronger in more ambitious people.

Existential issues are usually not the most efficient place to add your efforts, but efficiency isn’t a priority when the walls are crashing down around you. You should swarm to existential problems, but if a problem isn’t existential then you should be skeptical of adding your efforts where everyone’s already focused. Folks often chase... See more

Using blockchain or smart contracts in some superficial way is not enough for an organization to be considered a DAO. For organizations that use smart contracts but aren’t DAOs, Gabriel prefers the term Cybernetically enhanced organizations.

According to legend, in 1876 the first sounds transmitted down a wire were Alexander Graham Bell saying "Mr. Watson, come here. I want you." Compared with Morse's "What hath God wrought!'' this is disappointingly banal—as if Neil Armstrong, setting foot on the moon, had uttered the words: "Buzz, could you toss me that rock hammer?'' It's as though... See more

Alternative construction methods continue to build momentum especially in the 3D printed homebuilding world. We take a look at projects by 3D printing builders Diamond Age and Icon as well as talk to scientists researching 3D printing applications that will influence the future of homebuilding.

Performance Metrics

Total Value to Paid-In Capital (TVPI)

TVPI is a measure of both the realized and unrealized value of a fund as a proportion of the total paid-in, or contributed, capital. It is calculated by (total value) / (paid-in capital) where total value is (distributions + net asset value). A TVPI over 1.00x means an investment’s value

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