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Yes, and Intel Processor Trace (IPT) can be used for more than just performance - we use it for very specific memory protection security (see more: https://info.preludesecurity.com/hubfs/Content/Closing%20the...)

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Need to take into account dilution in subsequent fundings. So much less than 7%. #s are still out of this world though

I'm sure Scott is incredibly intelligent, and I have the utmost respect for A16Z, but this is a moronic, self-serving, bubble-mentality post.

Firstly, you seriously think that the middle class is being eradicated due to the fact that they can't invest in private market companies early enough? You believe that most of the middle class has their investable cash at the ready, but is being limited by IPO listings?

No one will argue that IPO times need to come down and we don't need overvalued companies bloating up the stock market. But you are making the presumption that the investable upside of private companies outweighs those that are available in the public market. I'll take 10 shares of BRK any day over some random Ponzi scheme tech startup, thx.

The average returns in the venture market underperform the S&P, which is not constrained to purchase. And the S&P is not exactly everyone's first choice. The issue is not access to private companies, it's access to 1) knowledge, 2) investable cash and then 3) comparable opportunities.

If the issue is that getting access, both on the private and public side, to liquidity sooner than we are currently seeing, I agree. But it has very little to do with the middle class. The title is just linkbait.

finally - a "realistic" look at canada's tech sector. there is a lot of work to be done.

thanks for posting this!

agreed, it is a brilliant piece.

I totally agree with you. In terms of not getting the original content not getting the recognition it deserves, this is exactly right. We write a lot of original content, that unless it gets many votes very quickly, does very little on HN. And often someone may link to it, or re-blog later on and get credit.

When it comes to videos, especially TED talks, etc... we try and put up really high quality stuff that our readers will appreciate. Is it fair that we can get traffic off of other people's work sometimes? Probably not. TED talks, and this video from today are a tremendous amount of work and we should probably not always link to our blog.

I will say, however, that on HN, I have more than just this one account. My other "dummy" accounts are used to submit others content etc... Although this account can start doing that as well. Anyways, thanks for the comment, it is very true.

LG X120, it's really basic. But it runs super quick, I do some light development on it.

what kind of site? Can you just host it on Posterous? It's free.

thanks Kent!

Depends on the stage of your startup, your team, your traction, etc... Btw, usually no startup goes from startup to VC, unless you are Quora. You usually start with YC, Techstars and then raise a seed/angel round. If you hit your milestones you can then go and see VC's (they will probably come see you).

I love this: 1. Recognize “art.” We are surrounded by remnants of imagination and innovation. It may exist in the form of advertising, architecture, physical/material things, products, services, culture, etc. Noticing displays of creativity engages our mind and encourages the application of a new creative outlook. Remember, the world is no more interesting or dull than you are. View yourself as a consultant seeking ways to improve the image, style, brand, and function of what you see and use each day. What would you change? Why? How?

So many people ignore this aspect of life, and don't take the time to analyze and interpret the world around them. Awesome post.

Very interesting how you see the role of the teacher. I never thought of it that way, but it's so true. With "free" learning available anywhere, their jobs are more to do with mentoring and less with transferring knowledge.

This is a brilliant look at the system. And you are of course correct. There is an entire overhaul needed if we ever want to make learning more individualized. This will probably never happen. However, I included one link to a school trying it out, you would probably like it: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/07/the-litt...

Your conclusion is bang on, and yes the current system is set up in such a way that it classifies students as data in a system.

I can see why you say this, it seems to be that way in a lot of cases. This is most likely the fault of the system though. Students wouldn't be that bad if they were taught properly from the beginning.

Interesting premise, I don't think people put enough stock in their self-worth. I was having this discussion with someone this morning. We talked about how mothers, after 20 years of raising children, have very low self worth because they have not "done" anything. This is a cause of media and society in general, with the importance of Ivy's and pretigious careers.

Thank you so much for those kind words, I really appreciate it.

This is a very good point. Thanks is one of the most underrated words we have. So few people understand how much impact a simple word like that can have.

Good point, I'm sure some people would argue that "no" is also pretty powerful. We are faced with so many decisions every day that our ability to say no is pretty important.

Super insightful, it's like the quote "you don't know what you've got till it's gone". Humans seem to have to feel pain/hit rock bottom before we can go back up, instead of visually processing what the future holds in store and proactively changing it. It's an interesting cognitive process.

Hmm, hadn't seen that before, thanks so much! I like how you can apply power to many things, not just financial or status. Interesting perspective he has.

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What a great post, I especially loved this quote: “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.”

Yeah, I understand that perspective. I think those of us that are analytically-minded (almost all of HN) will make decisions using a pro and con structure. But for some people (more free thinking) that is not always the best approach.

I agree. This line I believe echoes that point.

"There are two types of successful entrepreneurs, and people in general — those who are aware of limitations and embrace constraints, becoming more creative as a result, and those who are unaware of their constraints and external realities, and therefore generate ideas freely."

I think if you are the type of person that can understand that things need to be questioned (programmers & science types)and can work within that, you can be just as creative. I think it depends on your personality.

A great point, I just didn't put it up because I just posted that a couple of days ago :D. See->http://blog.sokanu.com/matthieu-ricard-on-the-habits-of-happ...

Should add it to the list though, it's the ultimate happiness video. Thanks!

Yeah I think if we look at it from an analytical point of view, it becomes pretty obvious. I think if we step back and look at it from a psychological perspective, it becomes a little more interesting. The idea that we are set within a "happiness range" and then have certain variables that affect that range is pretty interesting.

Still, thanks for the opinion.

haha, that's good.

You are exactly right Giff. I didn't mean to sound like I was criticizing your post in general, it's just the whole discussion in general. I just finishing reading 3 posts this week on NY vs SF and then solo vs co. So this happened to be the post that I commented on :D.

I believe that if you happen to find a co-founder that truly works well with you, amazing things can happen. That is definitely the highest percentage way to go. I am a newer entrepreneur so I get what you are saying. But with very little connections and no real experience, it is much better to start as a solo guy (like you mentioned) and then hopefully find someone along the way.

Although, I still see no reason why those people can't be employees. It all depends on the type of leader that you are. Regardless, good post (and I love your list of lawyers, that's how I found mine, so I appreciate it).