To be clear, I’m not entirely clear how this might work in practice. Would Twitter have one subscription that offered access to multiple publications, or would it simply help sell already existing subscriptions? Would its offering be for unlimited access, or only access via Twitter? There are a bunch of questions, but as both a potential customer a... See more
The direct education experience is really, really hard to scale. Learning happens best on a local level with one-on-one instruction. Apprenticeships and tutors have earned a place in the system, but it’s a lot easier to scale technology than people.
I genuinely believe that relationships with family and close friends are one of the greatest sources of happiness in life. It sounds simple, but like any important investment, these relationships need consistent attention and care. But there are two forces that will be constantly working against this happening. First, you’ll be routinely tempted to... See more