boring prediction: the bay area will remain the center of gravity of tech for the next decade. this will be true in spite of an ongoing heroic effort by state and local politicians to kill it.

Oct 12, 2022 · 8:56 PM UTC

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the AI boom is enough on its own for this to be true, but it seems true for many other categories too. the most impressive technical people seem to be moving here again, and the quality of conversations remains higher than anywhere else i've found.
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another prediction: the next few $1T companies that get started will be "in-person first".
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The real question is “Why should it be?”. Let it die. Let newer and better cities come in to take its place.
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Nah, companies will leave in droves. Meta is a clown show now
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Totally not gloating right now. Not in the least. Just kidding.
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Devil's Advocate: is there a chance that awful politicians have the effect of being good for tech? They caused the loudmouths to leave. Maybe it's better for the region when tech isn't worshipped. Real creators and tinkerers like edgy things; they don't want to be in Walnut Creek
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What does he mean by "ongoing heroic effort by state and local politicians to kill it"
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Lxfxyd
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Lolz doubtful
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Do you think the Bay Area has enough traction to stay ahead of Austin?
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Nothing gets the creative juices flowing better than stepping over used needles and human shit. Maybe get yelled at by a homeless throwing air punches. Invigorating!