Fact-Checking David Sacks’ “1,000,000× in Four Years” AI Progress Claim

Analyzing the exponential acceleration in AI capabilities through advances in models, chips, and compute infrastructure The three vectors of AI advancement: algorithms, hardware, and compute scaling Venture capitalist David Sacks recently argued that artificial intelligence is on track for a million-fold (1,000,000×) improvement in four years, driven by exponential advances in three areas: models/algorithms, chips, and compute infrastructure. In a podcast discussion, Sacks stated that AI models are getting "3–4× better" every year, new hardware...

Survivor Strategy in Business: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast

How the strategic principles of a reality TV show mirror successful business practices The reality TV show Survivor is often described as a social experiment in strategy and human behavior. Stranded contestants must "outwit, outplay, outlast" each other for 39 days to win – a process that mirrors challenges in the business world. In both arenas, individuals navigate limited resources, intense competition, and the need to adapt under pressure. Many strategic principles that lead to...

Reflecting on 2018 & Charting New Paths for 2019

I'm thrilled to unveil my brand new interactive experience: My 2019 Resolutions & 2018 Year in Review. This project became much more than just a simple tracker—it evolved into a meaningful journey of reflection, celebration, and intentional goal-setting for the upcoming year. Click on the image to explore the interactive experience Join the Conversation What reflection tools do you use to look back on your year? How do you set meaningful goals for the future?

Risk

"To laugh is to risk appearing a fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk rejection. To place your dreams before the crowd is to risk ridicule. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To go forward in the face of overwhelming odds is to risk failure. But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in...

Dummy-Proofing

" People tend to think that they need a process for everything, and once in a while you hear 'We're going to dummy-proof it.' But if you dummy-proof the process, you only get dummies to work there. That's why we're so opposed to that and focused on giving people great freedom. They'll make mistakes, of course, but you'll get a lot of great ideas. Reed Hastings Co-founder and former CEO, Netflix The Netflix Culture of...

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