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management Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Read this korrent: Before about 1870 every burst of productivity growth was eaten by a burst of population growth, leaving living standards where they were. Before about 1870 every burst of productivity growth was eaten by a burst of population growth, leaving living standards where they were. Last stated 4 years ago
11 Oct 2022
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Dietrich Vollrath — holds since 2022-10-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Sustained growth in living standards required productivity to accelerate and population growth to fall at the same time. — tap to centre the map on it Sustained growth in living standards required productivity to accelerate and population growth to fall at the same time. Last stated 4 years ago
11 Oct 2022
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Dietrich Vollrath — holds since 2022-10-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: What broke the Malthusian trap was that productivity growth raised the price of bringing a child to adulthood. — tap to centre the map on it What broke the Malthusian trap was that productivity growth raised the price of bringing a child to adulthood. Last stated 4 years ago
11 Oct 2022
DV
Dietrich Vollrath — holds since 2022-10-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Since 1990 ageing economies have grown richer rather than poorer, because ageing pushes a society to adopt automation faster. — tap to centre the map on it Since 1990 ageing economies have grown richer rather than poorer, because ageing pushes a society to adopt automation faster. Last stated a year ago
13 Aug 2025
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Keyu Jin — holds since 2025-08-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A productivity improvement means fewer people doing the same job, and that should be said plainly by the people defending it as good. — tap to centre the map on it A productivity improvement means fewer people doing the same job, and that should be said plainly by the people defending it as good. Last stated 2 weeks ago
26 Aug 2026
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David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2026-08-26 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A universal basic income is a dangerous power-sharing arrangement, because it puts everyone's basic needs at the mercy of whoever holds office. — tap to centre the map on it A universal basic income is a dangerous power-sharing arrangement, because it puts everyone's basic needs at the mercy of whoever holds office. Last stated 3 months ago
4 Jun 2026
AI
Alex Imas — holds since 2026-06-04 — tap for who they are
Same subject: AI could displace half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within one to five years, even while it accelerates economic growth. — tap to centre the map on it AI could displace half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within one to five years, even while it accelerates economic growth. Last stated 8 months ago
1 Jan 2026
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Dario Amodei — holds since 2026-01-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: AI has equalised everyone: coding, building and execution are no longer a differentiator. — tap to centre the map on it AI has equalised everyone: coding, building and execution are no longer a differentiator. Last stated 2 months ago
20 Jul 2026
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Pieter Levels — holds since 2026-07-20 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A CEO cannot be a calibrated interviewer for every role, so insisting on interviewing every candidate makes hiring worse rather than better. — tap to centre the map on it A CEO cannot be a calibrated interviewer for every role, so insisting on interviewing every candidate makes hiring worse rather than better. Last stated 2 years ago
17 Dec 2024
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Charity Majors — holds since 2024-12-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company should always have as few employees as possible, and hiring is the lever a leader reaches for last rather than first. — tap to centre the map on it A company should always have as few employees as possible, and hiring is the lever a leader reaches for last rather than first. Last stated 2 years ago
17 Dec 2024
CM
Charity Majors — holds since 2024-12-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company should hire a product manager only against a specific need, never by default. — tap to centre the map on it A company should hire a product manager only against a specific need, never by default. Last stated a month ago
2 Aug 2026
TV
Tom Verrilli — holds since 2026-08-02 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company where nobody is willing to upset anybody ends up fighting for the mediocre, politically expedient idea instead of the best one. — tap to centre the map on it A company where nobody is willing to upset anybody ends up fighting for the mediocre, politically expedient idea instead of the best one. Last stated 4 weeks ago
14 Aug 2026
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Travis Kalanick — holds since 2026-08-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A few larger teams under experienced engineering managers outperform many tiny teams each led by a working tech lead. — tap to centre the map on it A few larger teams under experienced engineering managers outperform many tiny teams each led by a working tech lead. Last stated 3 years ago
5 Jan 2024
CM
Charity Majors — holds since 2024-01-05 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A meeting that wastes everyone's time is a meetings problem, not a communication problem. — tap to centre the map on it A meeting that wastes everyone's time is a meetings problem, not a communication problem. Last stated a year ago
5 Jun 2025
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Lex Fridman — holds since 2025-06-05 — tap for who they are
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Before about 1870 every burst of productivity growth was eaten by a burst of population growth, leaving living standards where they were.
Holds DV Dietrich VollrathRead this korrent →
Sustained growth in living standards required productivity to accelerate and population growth to fall at the same time.
Holds DV Dietrich Vollrath
What broke the Malthusian trap was that productivity growth raised the price of bringing a child to adulthood.
Holds DV Dietrich Vollrath
Since 1990 ageing economies have grown richer rather than poorer, because ageing pushes a society to adopt automation faster.
Holds KJ Keyu Jin
A productivity improvement means fewer people doing the same job, and that should be said plainly by the people defending it as good.
Holds
A universal basic income is a dangerous power-sharing arrangement, because it puts everyone's basic needs at the mercy of whoever holds office.
Holds AI Alex Imas
AI could displace half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within one to five years, even while it accelerates economic growth.
Holds DA Dario Amodei
AI has equalised everyone: coding, building and execution are no longer a differentiator.
Holds
A CEO cannot be a calibrated interviewer for every role, so insisting on interviewing every candidate makes hiring worse rather than better.
Holds CM Charity Majors
A company should always have as few employees as possible, and hiring is the lever a leader reaches for last rather than first.
Holds CM Charity Majors
A company should hire a product manager only against a specific need, never by default.
Holds TV Tom Verrilli
A company where nobody is willing to upset anybody ends up fighting for the mediocre, politically expedient idea instead of the best one.
Holds TK Travis Kalanick
A few larger teams under experienced engineering managers outperform many tiny teams each led by a working tech lead.
Holds CM Charity Majors
A meeting that wastes everyone's time is a meetings problem, not a communication problem.
Holds LF Lex Fridman