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The curious idea of the Lindy Effect

Our time on this planet has been remarkably brief. The world as we have made it is young, and we’re still figuring things out. When even our ancient history seems recent, how should we think about time and what comes next? One model about how things come and go is called the “Lindy Effect,” named after a mid-century Manhattan diner frequented by “bald-headed, cigar-chomping know-it-alls."

September 7, 2022

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Airbnb is not having a great time

People put up with a lot of things to save money. But when the price is wrong, customers revolt. Airbnb has a big, looming problem — it’s a brand on the brink at the exact wrong time as travel bounces back post-pandemic.

June 22, 2022

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A Few Places I’m Bullish On

The pandemic “shook loose” a lot of people – many looked around and suddenly realized that they didn’t need to be exactly where they were, living exactly how they were.. Here are some places in the Northeast that I’d put my chips on in the post-Monday to Friday age.

March 26, 2022

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What happens to gas stations when we no longer need gas?

Leading EVs can sport ranges of 400+ miles on a charge, which represents a full day’s road-tripping – the limiting factor for most drives becomes the human’s bladder long before the car’s battery. So, what do gas stations look like when they don’t need to pump gas?

February 7, 2022

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The music industry is weird

Something doesn't add up in the music industry: nothing has as large of a cultural footprint with as little money. And there’s likely a big opportunity for somebody to figure out how to make the dollars match up.

February 4, 2022

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