

Monthly Roundup #35: October 2025
Oct 15, 2025
Explore the pitfalls of consumer choices and how broken review systems can harm markets. Discover essential tips for party planning and the importance of self-checkout for privacy. Delve into the serious risks posed by toxic airplane fumes and the need for real-world happiness amidst AI fears. Unpack China's crackdown on negative content and Twitter's evolving link-sharing strategy. Lastly, Zvi critiques the inefficiencies of the Jones Act and delves into the complexities of credit scores in a rapidly changing social landscape.
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Respond Clearly To Event Invites
- Do avoid replying "maybe" to event invites unless you genuinely provide high value or are truly unsure.
- Assume a "maybe" imposes planning costs on hosts and respond with a clear yes or no when possible.
Throw Minimum Viable Parties
- Do throw more parties and favour the MVP approach: invite friends, provide some food, and relax.
- Don't let obsessing over details prevent you from hosting valuable social gatherings.
Fume Risks Are Real But Flights Still Safer
- Aircraft fume exposure appears to be a systemic industry problem with cover-up tendencies similar to past industries.
- Even in worst-case estimates, air travel remains far safer than alternatives, so worry but don't panic.