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lukev 19 hours ago

So you think consumer engagement ultimately drives what types of tech that companies invest in building? I can see that argument.

Why do companies want consumer engagement to start with?

charcircuit 18 hours ago | parent [-]

Engagement is a proxy for user value. Things that User value can be monetized.

lukev 18 hours ago | parent [-]

So it's fair to say that effectiveness at monetization is an extremely strong evolutionary pressure on how technology evolves?

charcircuit 17 hours ago | parent [-]

No, something can monetize well but only for a small audience. This is what building for a niche does. What works for a niche may not match the macro trends that are at play.

fsckboy 16 hours ago | parent [-]

the thing about evolutionary pressure is, it works on all niches, all at the same time

charcircuit 15 hours ago | parent [-]

But the pressure doesn't follow monetization efficiency.