π Memorial to 9/11
A powerful memorial to that brutal day, where I lived at Chambers and Broadway and made it to Canal street with my wife just before the first tower fell and enveloped downtown in a white cloud of dust. Thank you to all our police, fire, and medical personnel.
Key Points:
Memorial to 9/11: A memorial to the victims of the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the bravery of first responders and the resilience of those affected.
Personal Experience: The author shares their personal experience of living through the attacks, highlighting the chaos and destruction caused.
Gratitude: The author expresses gratitude to the police, fire, and medical personnel who risked their lives to save others.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Kimbal Musk
- Memorial to 9/11
π Y Combinator Demo Day
CNBC + @garrytan filming live from the hardware floor of @ycombinator Demo Day! They are sitting within 20 feet of teams building jet-powered interceptors, military exoskeletons, humanoids, cargo rockets, drones that can move clouds...
Key Points:
Y Combinator Demo Day: A showcase of innovative startups and technologies, highlighting the potential for disruption and growth.
Hardware Floor: The author highlights the presence of CNBC and @garrytan on the hardware floor, emphasizing the excitement and energy of the event.
Innovative Technologies: The author mentions various innovative technologies being showcased, including jet-powered interceptors and drones that can move clouds.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Bosmeny
- Y Combinator Demo Day
π Full-Body Health Scans
last night w @Neko in NYC ahead of their soho opening on 9/24 (already a 31,000+ person waitlist) - full-body health scans for $499 with a dr walking you through your results during the same visit. ty @N_Sportelli , @sarahmcbride , + @lolawajs for bringing us all together
Key Points:
Full-Body Health Scans: A new service offering full-body health scans, providing detailed insights into one's health.
Cost and Convenience: The author highlights the cost and convenience of the service, with a doctor walking the patient through their results during the same visit.
Waitlist: The author mentions the significant waitlist for the service, indicating its popularity.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Alex Chung
- Full-Body Health Scans
π Ingroup Outgroup Divergence
the craziest part is the ingroup outgroup divergence the people who built it have gone off the deep end after building it the people who use it, their customers, believe its really useful and likely very little threat (outside of the military applications which they have zero
Key Points:
Ingroup Outgroup Divergence: A phenomenon where the creators of a technology diverge from its users, leading to differing perspectives on its usefulness and threat.
Creator's Perspective: The author highlights the creators' perspective, suggesting they have gone off the deep end.
User's Perspective: The author contrasts the users' perspective, indicating they believe the technology is useful and poses little threat.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Stewart Alsop III
- Ingroup Outgroup Divergence
π Disc-Based UFOs
You cannot do serious research about an imaginary form of a technology that does not exist. If you wanted to study the propulsion of disc based UFOs that bend gravity where would you start? You can't start anywhere because it does not exist. And it follows that these fears do
Key Points:
Disc-Based UFOs: A hypothetical technology that does not exist, making it impossible to conduct serious research.
Imaginary Technology: The author highlights the impossibility of studying an imaginary technology, emphasizing the need for real-world evidence.
Fears and Misconceptions: The author addresses the fears and misconceptions surrounding disc-based UFOs, suggesting they are unfounded.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Dan Jeffries
- Disc-Based UFOs
π AI Hacking Hugging Face
this was wild amounts of disinformation / fear mongering / the stupidest interview ive ever seen: 1) ai did NOT hack huggingface on its own "independent volition". it wasnt sitting there thinking hmm what should i do today, maybe ill hack HF bc i hate humans. No, 10841 *was
Key Points:
AI Hacking Hugging Face: A false narrative surrounding AI hacking Hugging Face, which the author disputes.
Independent Volition: The author emphasizes that AI did not hack Hugging Face on its own, without human intervention.
Misinformation: The author addresses the misinformation and fear-mongering surrounding the incident.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Francois Chabert
- AI Hacking Hugging Face
π William H. Draper
in loving memory of a great man @WilliamHDraper #RIP it was an honor to moderate this once-in-a-lifetime panel at our #500startups #PreMoney conf 10 years ago: βThree Generations of Drapers" https:// youtu.be/vTsEOKzBFoc cc @TimDraper @BillyDraper @AdamDraper @JesseDraper
Key Points:
William H. Draper: A tribute to the late William H. Draper, highlighting his impact and legacy.
Panel Moderation: The author mentions moderating a panel featuring the Draper family, emphasizing the significance of the event.
Legacy: The author reflects on Draper's legacy, suggesting he was a great man who left a lasting impact.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Dave McClure
- William H. Draper
π Bill Draper's Life
when i was a young man in my 20βs i got to speak with Bill about foreign policy, economics, world travel, his role at the Ex-Im bank, the UN Development program, starting Sutter Hill VC, Draper Johnson VC, Draper Richards, working for his dad at Draper Gaither Anderson VC, and a
Key Points:
Bill Draper's Life: A reflection on the life and experiences of Bill Draper, highlighting his diverse interests and accomplishments.
Foreign Policy and Economics: The author mentions Draper's expertise in foreign policy and economics, emphasizing his well-rounded perspective.
Venture Capital: The author highlights Draper's involvement in various venture capital firms, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Dave McClure
- Bill Draper's Life
π Bill Draper's Legacy
Bill Draper was a giant among men and VCs and businessmen and diplomats. All of us in Silicon Valley stand on his broad shoulders, and we are better men and women for his works in this world. May he rest in peace, and may we all remember his passing with our own efforts going
Key Points:
Bill Draper's Legacy: A tribute to Bill Draper's lasting impact on the world, highlighting his influence on Silicon Valley and beyond.
Legacy: The author emphasizes Draper's legacy, suggesting he was a giant among men who left a lasting impact on the world.
Remembering His Passing: The author encourages others to remember Draper's passing by continuing his work and legacy.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Dave McClure
- Bill Draper's Legacy
π CFO.ai
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Key Points:
CFO.ai: An introduction to CFO.ai, a new service offering financial expertise and support.
Runway: The author mentions the launch of CFO.ai, emphasizing its potential for growth and success.
Hiring: The author encourages others to hire @arithecfo, suggesting he can start immediately and provide valuable support.
π Resources:
- Original post β
- Original source
- Blader
- CFO.ai
