Dror Poleg's Newsletter Archive
Unavoidable Pyramids
In the future, every business will be a Ponzi scheme for 15 minutes.
Does In-Person Work Matter?
Cities are coming back to life, but offices are still struggling. In a recent interview, Harvard economist Ed Glaeser shared that, on average, office attendance in the U.S. is "down about 19%, relative to pre-pandemic levels." But some cities are struggling more than others. In New York,
Apple Won't Go Back to the Office
Artificial Intelligence is important, and tech companies are in fierce competition to hire the best talent. Earlier this month, Ian Goodfellow, a Director of Machine Learning at Apple, decided to quit. Why? Because Apple tried to force him and his team to spend three days a week at the office.
Tokenizing Real Estate
Join me at 9 am ET tomorrow (Wednesday) for a Zoom conversation with Julian Kwan, Founder & CEO of InvestaX, about tokenizing real estate and his experience setting up a digital assets exchange in Singapore. Sign up for free here [https://lu.ma/8rgp8yi7]. Best, Dror
Harberger's Office
A radical tax system can make cities more vibrant and affordable. Crypto can help.
Freedom and Flatbread
I am on vacation for a couple more weeks, and so is the newsletter. This evening, we're celebrating Passover, in which we commemorate the Exodus from Egypt and the emancipation of Jewish slaves. This year, I am celebrating with my extended family after being kept apart by deaths,
The Military-Industrial Memeplex
When memes collaborate, humans make bad decisions.
Abrogation Theory
In a world with unlimited information, thinking for yourself is irrational.
Gays, Jews, and Geniuses
The 21st Century will enable more outcasts and weirdos to flourish. The world needs to get ready.
My Enemy's Money is My Friend
A world in which information flows freely is much more dangerous for tyrants than it is for America. And the same is true for money.
Regulation, Abstraction, and Discord Grinders
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Crypto and the War in Ukraine
How are cryptocurrencies being used in the war in Ukraine? How will recent sanctions affect the evolution of crypto markets? What are the main insights and dilemmas highlighted by this conflict?
Apeing into War
Crypto tokens don't just finance wars. They incentivize more people to join the fight.
Global Money, Global War
A crowd with a bank account meets an army with an overdraft.
The Meme Leak Theory
China is banning memes. America is developing immunity.
Hype-Free Web3
Demystifying the future of the internet and digital assets.
Perpetual Gamma Squeeze
A "crowd with a bank account" is turning the economy — and society — on its head.
Visible Capital
Crypto makes the world more visible. This makes many people uncomfortable.
