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The internet is a giant meme propagation machine. You can try to fight it, but it turns out that is not the best strategy. Let it do its thing and monetize the status layer. This is why video games have become the center of culture and are a $150 billion a year business; $60 billion of that is virtual goods, whereas the entire music industry is aro... See more

"Writing has so much to give, so much to teach, so many surprises. That thing you had to force yourself to do— the actual act of writing— turns out to be the best part. It’s like discovering that while you thought you needed the tea ceremony for the caffeine, what you really needed was the tea ceremony. The act of writing turns out to be its own re... See more

-Some monetization platforms (e.g. Patreon) require creators to re-direct consumers (v.s having monetization and content hosted on the same platform).

If you’re looking to stress less / be 10% happier, you’re probably going to get more bang from your buck from exercising, sleeping well, and eating right. Take care of your body.

The sheer volume & depth of this data is what’s made it possible to utilize actual AI & machine learning to build content suggestions & advertising experiences with near-perfect relevance and precision.