The Business of Small, Durable Companies
Why a generation of founders is reconsidering growth-at-all-costs models in favor of resilient, durable businesses.
"David is a cultural columnist and political theorist, writing on the future of democratic institutions and digital public squares."
Why a generation of founders is reconsidering growth-at-all-costs models in favor of resilient, durable businesses.
What happens when audiences become tired of infinite feeds and begin looking for slower, more intentional ways to discover information.
As information becomes abundant, specialized judgment and trusted expertise become more valuable rather than less.
AI can produce language quickly, but clear thinking, original judgment, and responsible authorship still depend on human writers.
Why accessible knowledge institutions remain important when expertise is increasingly fragmented across private platforms.
Efficiency is useful, but a life organized entirely around optimization can leave less room for curiosity, chance, and human connection.