The consumer experience of shopping for healthcare coverage over the age of 65 is unacceptably complex and inefficient. I believe there is meaningful value to be captured for any business that can reduce that complexity and innovate on distribution.
Programming-related jobs have high rates of skill turnover. Over time, the types of skills required by companies hiring software developers change more rapidly than any other profession.
Rather than interpreting fintech's job as bringing Old World institutions online, embedded finance modularizes financial functions. Rather than directly involving a bank, payments can be made across the web through embedded tools like Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, and Square.
“What should I do with my life” is a very common question that everyone has probably thought about. There exists a ton of answers to this question by believable people throughout various books, blogs and interviews. Indeed, the way you’d solve this is probably by reading some of those books, blogs and interviews by people you admire and trust. But... See more
Any mood-altering effects are thanks to Zeiss’ halochrome lens technology, which the lens manufacturer has been working with — and publishing papers on — to suss out the science behind its claims that the use of filtered light can change the way folks feel. There’s some preliminary research that the company has done, but the science is still... See more
Jack White with a most nuanced take on inspiration and work (and life):
"Inspiration and work ethic, they ride right next to each other" https://t.co/0VtIn72NC9
You’re searching for the truth, not trying to be right. And you want to do it as quickly and cheaply as possible. Learning that your beliefs are wrong is frustrating, but it’s progress. It’s bringing you ever closer to the truth of a real problem and a good market. The worst thing you can do is ignore the bad news while searching for some tiny... See more
What kind of interface could enable people to collectively learn and build knowledge as a group?
I'm trying to imagine a system that goes beyond forums and linear discussion threads, with highlights and summarization to distill key ideas
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