Closed systems have sub-linear user value creation.

2025-04-21 · Bits and Bobs 4/21/25

Closed systems have sub-linear user value creation.
- Open systems have super-linear value creation.
- But open systems have a privacy problem; the swarm of untrusted components can't collaborate safely.

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