Hacker News: lambentor

Digital Transformation Is a Scam

lambentor — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:05:07 +0000

Article URL: https://ifigure.de/digital-transformation-is-a-scam.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24236030

Points: 1

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New comment by lambentor in "Ask HN: What Are You Thankful For?"

lambentor — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:00:30 +0000

As part of my positive psychology routing, I am asking myself this question every day and trying to come up with three answers. I feel like it has been helpful in establishing a more positive outlook on life. Usually my responses are nothing special: I'm grateful for receiving an invitation to a dinner, being healthy or loved by my partner / parents. Things like that.

Who Invented the Wheel? and How Did They Do It?

lambentor — Tue, 26 May 2020 10:16:17 +0000

Article URL: https://www.wired.com/story/who-invented-wheel-how-did-they-do-it/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23309221

Points: 3

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New comment by lambentor in "WeWork’s Valuation Has Dropped to $2.9B, SoftBank Says"

lambentor — Mon, 18 May 2020 12:41:06 +0000

I'm quite concerned about WeWork. My office is in a WeWork and the building is 80% empty. Most companies used the flexible cancellation terms to move out in April or May. With office rents staying stable at best, I'm not sure how many buildings they will be able to sustain. I'd be quite sad to see them close as the experience is quite good.

Common Knowledge: The Recursive Fabric of Collaboration

lambentor — Mon, 18 May 2020 12:37:35 +0000

Article URL: https://ifigure.de/common-knowledge-recursive-fabric-collaboration.html

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23221539

Points: 3

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New comment by lambentor in "Germany's data chief tells ministries WhatsApp is a no-go"

lambentor — Mon, 18 May 2020 08:33:18 +0000

I wasn't aware that the German government had a "Data Chief" position. This article refers to the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Because of the federal structure, his authority is complicated with many important decisions based on the regional level (Bundesland). While some people do use Signal, most people, don't care. Many doctors communicate via WhatsApp, as it's just faster / easier.

New comment by lambentor in "Doordash and Pizza Arbitrage"

lambentor — Mon, 18 May 2020 08:26:45 +0000

> the only viable endgame is a promise of monopoly concentration and increased prices

This is it! I've been involved with Foodpanda and Delivery Hero. The name of the game is, indeed, becoming the #1 player in the market. The tool of the game was M&A. That's what you see everywhere with Delivery Hero, Takeaway Group, Just Eat trading positions across the world. They are effectively cutting and slicing the world into countries and regions where each of them is #1 and the others don't compete. Such "collusion" creates incredibly profitable markets, as the #1 doesn't need to share 30% of top-line with Facebook and Google, can charge a 15% take rate to restaurants AND additionally, a delivery fee to consumers.