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When an axis of competition is in a moral and regulatory gray area, the free market will reward those who exploit it to their advantage. Most everyone can agree that they would prefer to not be addicted to their technology, but that isn’t what wins market share.

The obvious objection is that Twitter also has public follower counts but still manages to host vibrant subcultures.

What remains to be seen is if demand for writing production will increase to a point where it can support this kind of ecosystem, and if Mirror can aggregate that demand by building a great platform.

There is a classic psychology experiment that seems to confirm Brewer's point. Children who enjoy drawing were given marker pens and allowed to go at it. Some were rewarded for drawing (they were given a certificate with a gold seal and a ribbon, and told ahead of time about this arrangement, whereas for others the issue of rewards was never... See more

My main point is: I think where things will get interesting is when ownership of an NFT unlocks abilities besides just recognition or resale value to the owner. Of course, recognition and resale value will always be part of owning an NFT, but I don't think it's the full picture.

With the Brooklyn-based Kin, 35-year-old Batchelor is aiming to create a new category she calls "euphorics" and, in the process, to bring the wellness trend into the bar scene. Her timing is smart: Nearly half of regular wine drinkers, including two-thirds of Millennials, say they're trying to drink less alcohol, mostly for health reasons,... See more

Facebook Shops is a perfect example: it is going to succeed because it is good for Shopify’s merchants, but the reason it is good for Shopify’s merchants is because Facebook and Apple effectively teamed up to make it impossible for Shopify to fix the payment problem on their own.