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I actually appreciate that quibi exists, and no it was not obvious/certain at the outset that quibi would fail, despite what all of these reverse-Nostradamus’s

I actually appreciate that quibi exists, and no it was not obvious/certain at the outset that quibi would fail, despite what all of these reverse-Nostradamus’s say. Quibi pushed into new territory in a highly risky way - that’s cool. My only gripe is that it’s about low quality entertainment. I prefer we take these big risks with projects that might have truly consequential and positive impact: preventative health, air quality in cities like Santiago and Salt Lake City, ecological restoration near dense urban areas, better understanding of complex social dynamics, waste management, screenless recreation.

rchaud 6y ago
Too complicated. Big money ideas always fit on a napkin, haven't you heard? "Quibi - the TikTok of Netflix." Now that's a golden ticket idea.
jcranmer 6y ago
> Quibi pushed into new territory in a highly risky way - that’s cool. Well, the thing is they didn't. Short-form content isn't exactly a new concept; I've been watching short videos for years on Youtube and other sites. And the way that Big Hollywood executives chose to approach making this short-form content appears to have largely been "make a regular long-form content and chop it up into smaller pieces" which is a high risk move only in the way of the "That's a bold move Cotton" meme.