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What I’ve Learned from Users

September 2022 I recently told applicants to Y Combinator that the best advice I could give for getting in, per word, was Explain what you’ve learned from users. That tests a lot of things: whether you’re paying attention to users, how well you understand them, and even how much they need what you’re making. Afterward […]

I’ve been studying misinformation for a decade — here are the rumours to watch out for on US election day

This year’s US presidential race is unprecedented, with a last-minute switch in the Democratic Party’s nominee and assassination attempts targeting Republican Party candidate Donald Trump. As anxiety about the outcome mounts, and with conspiracy theories about the 2020 election results lingering, the stage is set for a period of intense rumouring about voting and counting-related […]

I’ve Done the Research, Everyone’s Wearing These 5 Expensive-Looking Jewellery Trends Right Now

If there’s one thing I’m always looking out for when browsing my favourite sites, it’s expensive-looking jewellery. Whilst jewellery has always been the ultimate finishing touch that can instantly transform a look, it’s definitely playing a more important role in 2024 than ever. Whether it’s a pair of sculptural earrings or a statement chain necklace, […]

I’ve Been Working on Something

Hey gang, it’s David. It’s been a while! In 2021, I archived Strobist as a completed project. I can’t honestly say that I’ve missed the breakneck pace of running a solo site. But I’ve definitely missed interacting with so many cool people all of the time. That said, I am still teaching. X-Peditions gives me […]

I’ve Moved Onchain

Over the last few years, I’ve moved my internet life from web2 to web3 and rarely use any web2 services anymore. So I am starting a series called “I’ve Moved Onchain” to explain this journey to everyone and today’s opening post is about blogging, naturally. I’ve blogged at AVC.com for a very long time. I […]