Not Boring Radio Hyperlegible 004: Alex Danco, Scarcity and Abundance in 2025
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Apr 4, 2025 In this enlightening conversation, Alex Danco, an insightful internet writer, dives deep into the themes of scarcity and abundance as they relate to technology and business. He critiques disruption theory and questions if Apple might be facing challenges ahead. The discussion explores how AI impacts innovation, the future of business models, and the rise of new platforms like Shopify. Danco also shares thought-provoking essay recommendations, underscoring the need for grounded perspectives in our rapidly changing world.
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Scarcity and Abundance in Software
- As software changes, certain elements become scarce while others become abundant.
- This scarcity and abundance dynamic is key to understanding business successes and failures.
Inspiration for the Blog Post
- Alex Danco's blog post was inspired by a podcast about the Massachusetts State Lottery and machine politics.
- This led him to think about the inverse relationship between accountability and agency.
Positional Scarcity
- Even with abundant resources, relative position remains crucial.
- Things like real names, domains, and curation power become scarce and valuable.
