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the most common mode of Internet learning: picking up only the exact knowledge necessary to unblock yourself on a project.

In 2020, millions of influencers earn a living on social platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. These influencers are the foundation of the “solopreneur” phenomenon, which is disaggregating work and changing the meaning of a career.

"The difference between an activeverb style and a passive-verb style— in clarity and vigor— is the difference between life and death for a writer. “Joe saw him” is strong. “He was seen by Joe” is weak. The first is short and precise; it leaves no doubt about who did what."

Principles: Optimize for happy, empowered customersSurrender control, and embrace emergenceCede authorityTreat people as ends, not meansEnough is enoughPlay long gamesTell the truth, even when it's scaryCreate invitations, not ultimatumsTrust fully and unconditionally

We have to stay really close to our users. We call it participatory design. We talk to hundreds of users on WeChat constantly. We have daily conversations. Not only about product, but also to understand what they think and what they like in pop culture. We need to be immersed into the American teen culture. We always share our wireframes with these... See more

Moving to a world where protocols and not proprietary platforms dominate would solve many issues currently facing the internet today. Rather than relying on a few giant platforms to police speech online, there could be widespread competition, in which anyone could design their own interfaces, filters, and additional services, allowing whichever... See more

Under quarantine, people have rushed to build their own backyard gardens.