Is Silicon Valley’s run going to end shortly? Will they get #piped?
Could Silicon Valley 2020 be heading the way of early-1980s Detroit? It doesn’t seem likely, but signs are there. Nothing lasts forever. Continue Reading
Month: September 2020
The Blunder Years, Episode 69: Because of the episode number, let’s talk about sex!
Competing with others on how much you have sex in a week probably isn’t the best recipe for happiness, but it’s something we need to discuss, so here goes. Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 68: RBG and the ridiculous views on women at work
There are more S&P 1500 CEOs named “John” or “David” than women in total. That seems pretty messy. What can we learn from RBG amid all this? Continue Reading
The “window problem” of power and activism
What do sales VPs, GOP Senators, and climate change activists have in common? They’re all working around the same core human force. Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 67: How life changes from 28 to 35
When do people get married? Have kids? Get divorced? Move for work? Lose parents? What’s the data on life milestones? Continue Reading
“The narcissism of the slight difference”
Humans are, by and large, about 93% similar on goals and values. But that other 7% that we disagree on tends to drive all modern convo. Now what? Continue Reading
Life: What’s old is often new again, or a reflection on poker and Quakers
Stories about poker, about weddings, about Quakers, about renting vs. buying, and about fancy cheese show how weird life is. Continue Reading
The “Yea, it’s good enough” Economy
Are we in a race to the bottom of quality because all the platforms we use regularly have too many options? Continue Reading