An aggressive first principles approach often leads otherwise well-intentioned technologists into strategic / ideological dead-ends.
Do we do things because it's the "right thing" to do in the moment, or because of the final outcome that will eventually result?
The most ideal answer is somewhere in the middle. I am far more interested in the total area under the curve than a single instant in time.
In lieu of intentional higher order thinking, simply working backward from your customer on a regular basis will generally accomplish the same outcomes.
From my experience I have not experienced customer feed / customer thinking spiralling towards drugs and gambling tips.
Then also, companies are guided by some mission / values which might prevent you from going into that direction, unless you are working for an online gambling company
bob1029 · · focus · HN ↗
An aggressive first principles approach often leads otherwise well-intentioned technologists into strategic / ideological dead-ends.
Do we do things because it's the "right thing" to do in the moment, or because of the final outcome that will eventually result?
The most ideal answer is somewhere in the middle. I am far more interested in the total area under the curve than a single instant in time.
In lieu of intentional higher order thinking, simply working backward from your customer on a regular basis will generally accomplish the same outcomes.
itsalwaysgood · · focus · HN ↗
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siddharthgoel88 · · focus · HN ↗
Then also, companies are guided by some mission / values which might prevent you from going into that direction, unless you are working for an online gambling company