People still write?
This is a brief, ironic reminder that writing by hand now feels unusual enough to be worth noticing.
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Conferences now assume device-mediated attention by default, leaving speakers as the only people still trying to command the room without a screen.
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Recruiting smart people
I’ve found that recruiting for startups requires hunting smart people in their natural clusters like GitHub or meetups. Since they're motivated by hard problems and autonomy, I suggest managing them like a community of volunteers rather than employees.
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It's so easy to fool yourself
Even careful pairwise evaluation can produce unstable rankings, showing how unreliable intuitive judgement is and why written evals matter more than taste alone.
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How often to write
I prioritize writing for myself to clarify thoughts and avoid burnout. Although my post frequency dropped, my total writing volume remains consistent as I focus on longer pieces and use micro-sabbaticals to maintain my enjoyment of the process.
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The three Rs
I believe the traditional "three Rs" must evolve: reading remains vital, but typing and computing have replaced handwriting and mental arithmetic. I plan to help schools prioritize Excel and digital literacy over outdated manual skills.