The second potential conversion strategy is the creation of a federation. In this scenario, a company could reorient itself toward the community by distributing decision-making powers to moderators and users of the platform. In order to seamlessly do this, the startup would need to first convert to a benefit corporation. The third option involves t... See more
Americans have come to define liberty “negatively, as lack of dependence, the right not to be obligated to others. Independence came to mean immunity from social claims on one’s wealth or time.” If this is how you conceive of liberty—as freedom from obligation—then the transition to parenthood is a dizzying shock. Most Americans are free to choose ... See more
The platforms have made efforts to regain legitimacy with creators via the first route, by increasing the variety of monetization avenues available through their platforms. Twitter and YouTube have both added tipping functions to their sites. Facebook recently announced plans to pay $1B in “bonuses” to creators through 2022. But these efforts at re... See more
Here’s the other problem with Facebook and Twitter and even The New York Times. When you expose yourself to those things, especially in the constant way that people do now—older people as well as younger people—you are continuously bombarding yourself with a stream of other people’s thoughts. You are marinating yourself in the conventional wisdom. ... See more
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There are 2.4 million homeschoolers in the U.S., and in-home education has grown consistently for three decades — despite the challenges of getting started, navigating curriculums, and finding the right peer communities. This market is tragically underserved by technology, making homeschooling less accessible and forcing each family to reinvent the... See more