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Given that Aggregators have already staked claims in each of the largest consumer spend categories, we are unlikely to see the rise of new dominant Aggregators.

Now to a related topic: why are Zoom calls draining? Or better yet, why aren’t Zoom calls more entertaining? Forget the eye contact. I think it’s because people just don’t look as good. You’re looking humans from a very unnatural angle. They’re badly lit. It’s not a fun movie. Your mind is comparing it to reality and it’s far less engaging.

For some, social isolation will leave them craving the community aspect of their favorite studio or gym more than ever before. Others who responded to the pandemic by purchasing a Peloton, outfitting a home gym, or downloading an app like Obé Fitness might not turn back.

For decades we’ve assumed that online items were less valuable than physical ones, and internet participation was more about connecting the physical to the digital and managing your physical life online. With NFTs, that responsibility has changed. Not only has the digital world been completely untethered from the physical world, but we are now able... See more

The American health care crisis is, at its heart, an urban design crisis. To get a sense for the toll our car-centric infrastructure has taken on our physical and mental well-being:

To many, Discord is now home. This is where their people hang out. That feeling of belonging hits right in the heart. Its sleek modern design, and much sought-after partner program screams exclusivity, scarcity, and cultural status, appealing to the genitals as a sure sign of social proof.

For IRL Member Communities to be venture backable, they need to have a desire to build a big, fast-growing business that is anchored by, but not dependent on, thoughtfully-designed space to grow revenue. They should finance the space itself - at a minimum the buildout and security deposit costs, and at best, the full costs of the lease - through... See more