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I have been pondering over this thought too. Also, if scale means uniformity, how will we continue to experience and appreciate diversity?

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That interview with Jason Fried was really good, thank you.

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I agree! I don't agree with everything Jason says, but his contrarian takes are always helpful. His perspective has shaped my view of work a lot.

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Awkwardly, that graph has come up while my wife and I discussed the pros/cons of having another child.

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Ha! Well, my hope would be that, in a family context, the additional lines would be more love? But, yes, also way more coordination and communication challenges.

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An example of why quality isn't possible at scale. I like fast food. It's a treat and, depending on the chain, one of those memory-sparking things. But I've lived most of my adult life in NY and LA, and I won't get fast food here. It's ALWAYS inferior -- maybe because of the hectic pace, maybe because of the employee turnover. I don't know -- it's just one of those things I save for visits to smaller cities and rural areas where employees actually care about these supposedly consistent items. (I mean, I prioritize the great dining experiences other towns are known for. I'm not a heathen.)

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