Social networks are one of the rare counterexamples to the principle that you can discover the optimal product by following growth. In this domain th… - Paul Graham

I don't think I'll ever be able to take anyone seriously who describes "algorithms" as a threat. I know what they mean, but that usage is like describing integers as a threat.

Math and science education is particularly important for social mobility, because proficiency in these subjects is much harder to fake. A semi-smart rich kid can learn how to sound like he knows a lot about literature, but this is impossible with math.

AI will be very good at attributing paintings. The clues you use in attribution are exactly the kind it's good at. And this is going to generate some interesting news, because misattributions in both directions are common.