Five Things Tech: a16z, ChatGPT, Intel, Crypto, Piano
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Tech is amazing. And also weird. And sometimes frightening! Welcome to the latest edition of Five Things Tech, where I take you on a quick tour through the wonderful world of tech.
I’m Nico, I have been involved in tech for over 20 years and I still enjoy it. There’s so much going on, so many developments happen, that have a huge impact on our economy and society.
I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter. I promise I won’t write about Musk and Twitter.
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Andreessen Horowitz saw the future — but did the future leave it behind?
It’s easy to criticize AndreesenHorowitz - they do a lot, invest a lot and are bound to have some failures. Their media strategy has been bold, maybe a bit too much. But they still set the pace in Venture Capital on a global scale. (The Verge)
ChatGPT is coming for your job. Why that’s a good thing
After all these changes in the last 20 years, I get a little hesitant when people claim that jobs will be killed because of tech. Tech changes jobs all the time and as we get more productive, new jobs emerge. (Tech Republic)
Intel: Just You Wait. Again
Jean-Louis Gassée knows a bit about semiconductors. I still remember the moment I saw BeOS for the first time, it was truly amazing. So when he writes about Intel, I’d take note. (Monday Note)
Africa fell in love with crypto. Now, it’s complicated
Crypto to me was always trying a bit too much, but underneath all that bloated theory, I could see some real benefits, especially in places with a lack of banking infrastructure. But it turns out that the reliance on crypto is not that easy now. (Rest of World)
How the Piano Helped Me Fall Back in Love with Tech
I think we can all relate to that. Tech is awesome. But sometimes we just need a break. And then we want to get back into tech. (Wired)
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