Shachaf Rodberg

7. Memes aren't just funny images. It's any contagious idea that spreads. The ability to create and download memes separates humans from other animals.

The accessibility and scale of AI tools mean they could have an outsized impact on how almost any community is represented. According to Valeria Piaggio, global head of diversity, equity, and inclusion at marketing consultancy Kantar, the marketing and advertising industries have in recent years made strides in how they represent different groups,... See more

Yeah, exactly. Why can’t there just be more normal, functioning small businesses on the internet? Why does it have to be this narrative of we’re going to be billionaires and start a dynasty of unhappiness ? Why can’t we just keep our expectations at realistic, human-scale levels?

I know we’re not for everyone. But the people who are attracted to... See more

The goal isn’t to actually resolve the concern—it is to make the founder feel comfortable trusting you

In a 2017 interview, Ev Williams (the founder of Twitter), said something that has stuck with me since: “the trouble with algorithms, is that it rewards extremes. Say you’re driving down the road and see a car crash. Of course you look. Everyone looks. The internet interprets behavior like this to mean everyone is asking for car crashes, so it... See more

Terrence McKenna once said, “Stop consuming images and start producing them,” which is kind of an interesting take on what I have been doing.