Jean Hansen

The full second episode of The Network Society is now available on X. It’s our best production yet. We visited Puerto Rico’s biotech hub to explore new cancer and blindness treatments, then returned to @Prosperahn to discuss startup-driven regulatory alternatives. Enjoy it.

@RJPinnell done already 🫡

@peerbase_ Do it.

With this new algo, it seems like a great opportunity to upload the second episode of Network Society Series here on X too.

@Prosperahn Watch all episodes at startupsociety.film

The full second episode of The Network Society is now available on X. It’s our best production yet. We visited Puerto Rico’s biotech hub to explore new cancer and blindness treatments, then returned to @Prosperahn to discuss startup-driven regulatory alternatives. Enjoy it.

@vitoriagoodies hi

If we’re mutuals, let me know

We need a name for the opposite of the famous “boiling frog.” Someone living through endless progress, yet unable to appreciate it, and dying depressed. I guess that’s one of the few advantages of living in an emerging country. The impact of technological innovation is much more concrete and noticeable.

I'd love to see Peter spending more time building onchain solutions. I think the ecosystem would strongly benefit from his pragmatic user-centric approach in building.

The algorithm is way better. The question is: did they use GPT5.6 or Fable to fix it?

Being immersed in AI can give you the illusion that everyone is doing it. Being constantly on X increases that perception. But as soon as you step outside the bubble, you realize most people barely use AI at all. And when they do, it’s usually just as a better search engine. If you’re already automating your work with agents, vibe coding apps, building spreadsheets, you’re insanely far ahead.

It’s crazy how much impact a single person can have. Once you realize how much agency you have, you start to see how profoundly you can transform reality, especially today, with access to high-leverage technologies.

pls, nobody moves. the algo is working again. 🥹

@ChrisJBakke haha those people wouldn't know what to do next. They've never gotten to that stage of a protest.

Imagine Dario sees 85 people with tambourines walking by the office and is like “good point” and just shuts the company down

@JoeAnderson83 pre 2020 we had a crazy period of ZIRP, and the tech industry grew too much, leading to insanely high wages for developers. After a period of correction, we are seeing numbers rise again, precisely because of AI.

Imagine not learning software development because a random specialist said AI would replace you. Demand for developers keeps growing. We won't see a sign of job replacement for a long time.

@JoeAnderson83 Layoffs are very common for tech companies. They usually grow too fast, then need to be tightened a bit to increase productivity. This is not an AI phenomenon. The open opportunities for developers keep increasing.

@peerbase_ But why are all the large tech companies laying off people due to AI?

Beach and book today. This weekend Paper Belt On Fire by @William_Blake.

I understand @bryan_johnson’s criticism of people who convince themselves that bad habits are necessary to truly live. He is right. But beyond that, there are plenty of non-NPC lifestyles that aren’t compatible with putting longevity above everything else. If you want to become a world-class athlete, for example, you’ll probably have to make tradeoffs between longevity and performance. A powerlifter may need to overeat. Anyone deeply into outdoor sports like football or surfing will get a lot of sun exposure. Most serious athletic careers also come with injuries. The same goes for becoming a world-class artist. You may sacrifice sleep, constantly change time zones, and push your body in ways that aren’t ideal for longevity. The way I see it, you should make those compromises only in the areas that bring you real meaning and satisfaction, rather than for short-term pleasure or mindless social habits like eating junk food, drinking, or staying up late for no reason. Trading a few years for a truly memorable life may be worth it. The real regret would be sacrificing your health with no meaningful upside.

As @balajis says, there is no developed world anymore. Only ascending and descending world.

If you are a heavy user of AI, agents, vibecoding, you are part of the 1% on your industry. You are in a very special position.