Why AI consciousness is totally gonna happen (and what that means for us) (4 minute read)
AI consciousness, once speculative, is now a serious topic driven by technological progress and ethical debate. As AI systems grow more advanced, preparing for its potential implications is crucial. With scientists pursuing Artificial Superintelligence, AI may mimic the human experience or evolve in unforeseen ways, promising a transformative future for human-technology interaction.
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Discord activities: the return of social gaming (8 minute read)
Social gaming platforms have seen mixed success. Facebook and Roblox thrived by integrating social elements that encouraged engagement, while platforms like Snap Games and TikTok struggled due to conflicts with their core focus. Discord stands out by leveraging social features, a dedicated gaming audience, and a developer-friendly environment, fostering strong community engagement and growth.
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On “founder mode”, deep collaboration, and execs who “manage up” (4 minute read)
This article reflects on the challenge of managing executives in a growing company, specifically the importance of maintaining high expectations and engaging deeply with their teams. Great leaders welcome collaboration and accountability. They should focus on areas where they excel, provide consistent feedback, and ensure teams are performing well without micromanaging.
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Six popular growth tactics … that don't actually work (5 minute read)
This article warns against six common but ineffective growth tactics that teams frequently fall for, such as homepage redesigns, oversimplifying product flows, and excessive color testing, which often fail to deliver meaningful results. It recommends instead focusing on addressing customer needs, developing comprehensive strategies, and avoiding quick fixes that seem logical but rarely drive sustainable growth.
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The original growth hacker reveals his secrets (94 minute podcast)
Sean Ellis developed influential frameworks like the ICE prioritization method and the "Sean Ellis Test" for product-market fit, which gauges customer attachment to a product by asking how disappointed users would be if they could no longer use it. Ellis focuses on activation and onboarding to increase customer engagement, selecting a North Star metric aligned with core product value, and using direct customer feedback to optimize growth strategies across activation, engagement, and retention.
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Legacy (7 minute read)
Legacy transcends the physical attachment of names to things. It resides in the enduring influence of ideas and actions that continue to shape the world long after their originators are forgotten. We can cultivate a legacy that echoes through time by focusing on creating meaningful, repeatable ideas that positively impact others.
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5 steps to prepare your next talk (4 minute read)
For an engaging presentation, know your content well and use slides as cues. Announce slide transitions and practice them. Keep hands natural and move around the stage regularly. Focus on eye contact and delivering one thought at a time to different audience members.
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