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I find it a bit confusing when pg invests in companies such as this, which will most likely increase the addictiveness of stuff (in this case TV), given his gro

by revorad 16y ago

I find it a bit confusing when pg invests in companies such as this, which will most likely increase the addictiveness of stuff (in this case TV), given his growing concerns of the issue[1]. I can see this makes investment sense in terms of the ROI on money, but wouldn't you rather invest in things which steer the world in a direction that you would like it to go in? [1] http://www.paulgraham.com/addiction.html http://www.paulgraham.com/addiction.html

amirmc 16y ago
I didn't read that essay the same way. I'd say he was making an observation rather than expressing a general concern. He also said "Good" and "bad" technological progress aren't sharply differentiated, so you'd find you couldn't slow the latter without also slowing the former"
- revorad 16y ago
  Of course he is expressing concern. Did you not read the second half of the essay? He's mostly talking about how people, including himself, have avoided, are avoiding or will avoid addictions.