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I wasn't aware that you previously had access to same-day delivery of basically any consumer product imaginable. I agree that it isn't "sexy", in the same way

I wasn't aware that you previously had access to same-day delivery of basically any consumer product imaginable. I agree that it isn't "sexy", in the same way that SpaceX or Google are "sexy", but that doesn't make it "not a technology company". There's plenty of sexy tech companies out there doing fuck-all for anybody but collecting nice VC paychecks. If you're making the same argument as Peter Thiel, that there's a lot more 1-N (incremental) innovation now than there is 0-1 (brand-new) innovation, I agree and I think that sucks. I think that's why many people (including myself) cheerlead for Elon - he's actually leading companies doing cool sci-fi-style innovation.

sandworm101 6y ago
Lol. Not everyone lives within sight of an Amazon warehouse. I ordered 4 books yesterday, prime + sold by amazon. Delivery estimate is by end of next week. That isn't all that different a service than was available in the 90s when I would have just called a store and had them mail me the product. And if you think Amazon carries a wide ranger of products, just look at any number of Chinese alternatives to see what 'selection' actually means.
- beaconstudios 6y ago
  Aliexpress sells pure tat, it's not exactly a home for trustworthy branded products. Amazon is getting worse by letting resellers of poor quality Chinese knockoffs commingle their products in amazon warehouses. I live in the North of England, not exactly an urban hub. As soon as somebody invents matter teleportation I'm sure we'll get a better service. For now, I'll keep considering amazon a best in class service for their scale. And it's definitely a technology company.