
Bravo Johnson
@bravojohnson
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The value proposition with tech is that it was supposed to be free, or close to free. So, I understand the need to increase revenue, but I think that's probably going to break the social contract in the long run. The deal was, I barely had to pay for music, and I didn't have to pay for social. So it was okay to destroy whole sectors of the economy to do that, same with the press. But now, you want me to start paying for experiences that often feel degraded compared to what came before. The challenge is that many users, especially younger ones, have no memory of paying directly for these services. The moment you add friction , it’s like throwing sand at gear. It's probably not going to work. 0 reply
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You could say the current tech trend is all about “growing up in public.” But like Disney kid actors, most startups don’t actually do much growing up. They’re overly polished, brand-conscious, and obsessed with charisma over substance. They appeal to a narrow, self-referential crowd—mostly other tech people, investors, or startup tourists. To everyone else, they come off as obnoxious. The problem is that tech has adopted the same culture of adoration you see with Disney stars: a worship of precociousness, cuteness pretending to be maturity, and hype in place of depth. Everything gets over-produced, over-promoted, and carefully managed to seem “relatable,” but ends up feeling disconnected from reality. 1 reply
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