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Max Cantor
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Tech Startup Jargon for Humans
Layperson’s translations for common web development and tech startup terms.
On Tech Jargon for Humans Layperson’s translations for common web development and tech startup terms. NET NEUTRALITY “ISP”: Imagine if USPS could travel at light-speed, but could only carry a single Post-It note per trip. “Anti-net neutrality”: The USPS now has two levels of service for businesses: “Fast Lane” and “Executive Professional Deluxe”. “Fast Lane” costs $10,000,000 per month, but they’ll deliver as many packages to your customers as you want, overnight.
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Startup Idea: “Ignore the Trolls”
When you’re having a debate with someone about harassment, ostracism, and verbal abuse, and they say “Just ignore them” or “You should get…
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How Computers Work
A short explanation for everyone (computer illiterate or otherwise).
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How Gamers Hurt
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the gaming community lately, and with it, a subtle pattern of anti-communication becomes…
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