By 2034, your 9-5 job will be extinct.
Everything will be so cheap you won't have to work anymore.
That's Marc Andreessen's latest prediction — the billionaire investor who predicted the rise of the internet in 1993.
Here's what he said next:
Take a good look.
This is the face of a sportsperson who was being heckled on the field and roasted on social media a very short while ago.
His tears came from seeing redemption.
Because when that picture was taken, he was a hero again.
For having bowled the nerve-wracking last over in the #T20WorldCupFinal and being one of the key players in achieving India’s victory.
The moral? Whenever life deals you a blow & knocks you down….
You can, and will, Rise again…
He’s my #MondayMotivation
This picture epitomises how I’m feeling right now. So many words but can’t find the right ones to express what yesterday meant to me but I will, and I will share them, but right now I’m basking in a dream come true for a billion of us. ❤️🏆
I booked a cab via rapido and suddenly noticed the peak Bengaluru moment when there were 2 small fans pointing to passenger seats installed inside the cab. Bengaluru never seizes to amaze us.
#bengaluru@peakbengaluru#rapido
My phone like for many has become unusable because of the nuisance of unsolicited calls, SMS, and WhatsApp messages I didn’t opt-in for. I waste at least 15 minutes a day marking emails as spam because, in many cases, the unsubscribe option is hidden. Then, there are the deceptive UI/UX patterns, which make things even worse. But there seems to be hope around the corner.
The Department of Consumer Affairs recently issued draft guidelines for the prevention and regulation of dark patterns. The guidelines, if implemented, will go a long way in reducing this nuisance. But the regulations can also have a large impact on public and private businesses across D2C businesses, e-commerce, and financial services, including new-age fintechs and banks.
Dark patterns are deceptive practices used to deceive consumers into doing something they don’t want. We all would’ve encountered dark patterns like:
Messages that create false urgency
Use of language that evokes shame, guilt, and other strong emotions
“Basket sneaking” or items that appear in your cart without you adding them.
Hidden or misleading pricing
This is a welcome move but could potentially have a material impact on revenues for many businesses. K (Kailash) and @AA_speaks (Nasscom) discuss why dark patterns persist, regulations, and more with @bebhuvan. You can watch the full conversation on @zerodha's YouTube channel. Link in the comments.
Panathur's Perpetual Predicament: Section
The Panathur road, connecting Varthur with Kadubeesanahalli, has been plagued by persistent issues for years, primarily due to an ill-planned and poorly executed railway underpass at S-cross. Even after years of construction, the second lane remains incomplete, leading to frequent waterlogging and traffic jams. This underpass alone accommodates close to 40,000 vehicles daily. It appears that our esteemed MLA @ArvindLBJP and MP @PCMohanMP have been rather inactive on this front. @DKShivakumar@siddaramaiah, your intervention would greatly alleviate the suffering. @osd_cmkarnataka, we seek your assistance as well.
We pledge our support in the upcoming general elections to those who assist us in resolving this issue. #Panathur #EastBengaluru #BrandBengaluru
Today I'll tell you a story about Billu.
Billu's primary job on Social Media is to defend his fav politician, actor or cricketer against criticism. His fav argument is, "Pehle falane ji ke 5% jitna hi achieve kar, uske baad falane ji ko gyaan dena."
If someone criticises (1/6)
Met a friend yesterday, much younger to me (married since more than 10 years)
She was complaining how her husband is always working & not into planning surprise birthdays for her, etc., like her friends' husbands
Told her to look at macro picture how he is there for family always when needed
Are men maturing faster with kids and responsibilities, while women are choosing to live like teens even in their 30s?