Leading with your vibes, making mistakes, wasting time but gambling on your instincts even when you're wrong, being true to what's core to you - is the only efficient path to a life well lived.
In 2000, Robert Putnam wrote an influential, chart-filled book called Bowling Alone about the dramatic decrease in social capital in the US from ~1970-2000. He distinguishes “bonding” (exclusive) social capital and “bridging” (inclusive) social capital. Multiple pseudonyms will allow us to be part of different communities that don’t seem consistent... See more
The explosion of social tokens and DAOs over the last year has made it hard for anyone — including us! — to keep up with the pace of innovation. We’re working hard to build an information highway between Web2 and Web3, one that will allow more talented people to travel across.
Metaverse skeptics today: "I'm not going to wear AR glasses and live online, that's stupid." The same skeptics, 10 years ago: "I'm not going to use a smartphone or use Google, that's stupid." Metaverse productivity boost will be undeniable. Plus, it's a dopamine hit.
Creative endeavors are inspiring because the scope of the problem often feels bigger than your capacity to solve it. But because you find that problem so worthwhile, you’re willing to put in the effort required to provide the best solution possible. Through this process, you become a more capable person, which allows you to address more worthwhile ... See more