Head to SV in a week for work. Looking for some great spots to have a drink, or just hang out by myself!

Your tasked with creating a start up, you have limited funding and are a team of 3. You have to scale from zero to $1million in the shortest timeframe, whats your idea and game plan? Any and all ideas are welcome.

I have a business trip coming up next week where I have to travel to Silicon Valley. I have to go to Palo Alto a couple days and Santa Clara a couple days, and it doesn't seem like there are any hotels that are walkable, so uber it is !!

Can you please suggest options for what might be a nice lively area to say, preferably somewhere nice walk around, have good options to eat and good bas to hang out after work. Added bonus if it is closer to a caltrain - might want to venture into SF downtown while i'm there.

Last time I travelled, I stayed in Palo Alto downtown, and I liked the vibe there, but looks like the hotels there are slightly out of the approved budget limit this time around, so look for alternatives with a similar vibe. Current Options : Menlo Park, Mountain View, somewhere near San Antonio.

Mark Zuckerberg made headlines when he renamed Meta as Facebook, promising a new age of VR enabled social media platforms. How feasible is that with today's software? Are there any prospects of a VR enabled social media platform in the current time? If so, how would it look like and work?

Expected tomorrow 4/16.

If you know people who live/commute to Sunnyvale, let them know. The protest will probably cause traffic at 101/237 interchange (worse than usual).

Stay safe everyone 🙏

Hey everyone, I'm a software engineer and am thinking of developing a new social media platform along the lines of Instagram (considering it's one of the most prevalent social media apps in existence right now). Another reason why I'm looking towards Instagram as a reference is because I have in recent years seeing a couple of ill attributes in it, such as excessive ads, a heck load of bots with whatever unrelated messages they want to post, the fact that the algorithm generally shows really random content to the user which in most cases does not align what he is actually interested in, more attention to influencers and content creators, etc. It feels like the current Instagram is a far cry from what it actually was when it first went live: a platform to connect and find mutual interests based on common activites shared through photos and videos. Now, I understand that any platform to stay alive might definitely resort to ad generation, especially Meta, considering that's a major source of its' revenue, but that being said, I have a feeling that this should be done while NOT overriding the original purpose of the app. That being said, would be grateful for any new ideas about what I can include in a new social media platform which will be different from what exists in this common market, and more importantly, would be something you all as users, wuld genuinely appreciate to be in a social media platform. Thansk

We’re three guys; recently founded a data start-up. We’re over from the UK and here for a short while. Anyone want to absolutely make our trip?! (Aware of the level of long shot this is lol)/show us around/network/make some recommendations?

Very curious to hear from you all.

Cheers!

I am an international student. I just cant get around researching about which one is better, any help would be appreciated! thanks

Well, over 65, Apparently no longer employable because of my age as a software engineer, I started driving for Uber today. My house is worth more than $1,000,000 over my mortgage, but don't want to sell just yet. I'm curious. How many other millionaire Uber drivers are there in SiliconValley?

The Unintended Legacy of Generation X: Navigating Through a World of 'Disruption'

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The challenges facing Generation Y are vast, it's clear that we're witnessing the aftermath of a pivotal transitional era. This era, marked by rapid technological advancements and significant cultural shifts, has reshaped the landscape in which the subsequent generations navigate. Unfortunately, I fear we did little to prepare them for reality.

The Promise of Progress

In the late 20th century, Generation X rode the wave of the American Dream, we were fueled by the belief that education and hard work would lead to success. Our generation, arguably the first in the U.S. to embrace higher education en masse, was at the forefront of realizing a vision where college education was seen as the unequivocal path to achieving a fulfilling and prosperous life. However, this pursuit lay also smack in the middle of the MTV generation. Talk about competing ideals.

The Dawn of the Digital Age

As the world transitioned from the industrial era to the information age, Generation X found itself at the helm of technological innovation. This generation, the architects of the early internet, laid the groundwork for the digital revolution, ushering in an era of unprecedented connectivity. Yet, this digital landscape, for all its promises, also bore new forms of social challenges, including heightened levels of anxiety and an increase in mental health issues among younger demographics.

Innovation and Its Discontents

The same inventive spirit that characterized Generation X's contribution to technology and the internet also led to the creation of a startup culture that often glorified disruption at the expense of sustainability. Companies like Zappos and the emergence of platforms such as Airbnb and DoorDash exemplify this trend, challenging traditional business models and reshaping the economic terrain in ways that were previously unimaginable. Yet, this disruption has not come without cost, AND on top of it, these replacement models do not always have long-term viability, they create volatility in local markets, which has a huge negative impact on local communities. Just look at what is going on in Minneapolis right now with Lyft And Uber.

A Generation Caught in Transition

As we consider the legacy of Generation X, it's apparent that this group, caught between the achievements of the post-war boom and the digital revolution, has had a profound impact on society. The creation of a world where innovation often precedes consideration of its broader implications has left Generation Y grappling with a reality far removed from the expectations set by their predecessors. This disconnect raises important questions about the responsibilities of one generation to the next and the kind of world we wish to leave behind.

Looking Forward

The challenges inherited by Generation Y are not insurmountable (we hope), but they require a reevaluation of the values and expectations that have guided us thus far. As we move forward, there is an opportunity to learn from the past, embracing innovation while being mindful of its impact on society and future generations. Not to mention, we turned up the economic juice on education further disenfranchising our future generations from the solutions they will need. God helps us.

original article: https://jaredlukes.com/the-complex-legacy-of-generation-x

I’ve received an admit from SJSU for Data Analytics and Santa Clara for MS Information Systems. I couldn’t find much reviews about them. Could you please share your suggestions or reviews? SJSU’s MSDA is only concentrated on Data Analytics whereas SCU’s Information System covers Analytics, project management and financial marketing. Santa Clara is quite expensive but SJSU’s tuition is literally the half of SCU. Help me select the optimal one.