"Late stage" means when the system has gotten hyper optimized to the point of brittleness.

2024-04-22 · Bits and Bobs 4/22/24

Absurd outcomes.

Flattening nuance into a small number of legible dimensions.

Chase is shipping a bespoke advertising network within their app. How late stage!

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