The 0->1 problem is the irreducible problem. Network effects amplify like a "differential equation" or virtuous circle: proportional to the "amount" (quality) o

The 0->1 problem is the irreducible problem. Network effects amplify like a "differential equation" or virtuous circle: proportional to the "amount" (quality) of people already present. One modern problem is that there are too many what I call "overpaid useless people": office workers with one and only one ability who are complacent and fail to enrich themselves in hobbies or professional development, and generally lack curiosity and don't read books. They also tend to be consumers not creators, and avoid volunteering for anything beyond themselves by feigning or actual incapability. Then there are the people who play video games, do drugs, immaturity, lack life experience, or generally seek to escape their lives rather than use their time constructively. People with their priorities out of order. This is part of the general bucket of liability if they need and take more than they offer. A third problem is most people these days keep others at a distance and avoid making friends for whatever reason: they either don't know how to start, maintain, or they avoid relationships with others. It's also a waste to be pro-social if the other party refuses to carry their side of the relationship: again, consumer mentality waiting around for others to put in the work for them.