+2 vs. x2
By Jack Butcher
What's the difference between the atom business and the bit business?
Inspired by the writings of Naval, and my journey building Visualize Value — this visual depicts the nature of exponential digital networks and power laws.
Inspired by the writings of Naval, and my journey building Visualize Value — this visual depicts the nature of exponential digital networks and power laws.
In a market without physical constraints, you can build products and make media with close to zero cost of replication.
If these products or ideas "go viral" – you can deliver and capture value at scale sitting in your bedroom (where I'm writing this).
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