Paul Graham
Coverage of Paul Graham in the Nexus archive.
- How David Senra built the podcast the world’s most powerful CEOs can’t stop listening to
David Senra created the podcast 'Founders' in 2016, initially with no audience, by reading business biographies and sharing his insights. He persisted for five and a half years without income or feedback, eventually building a following among top CEOs. The podcast began in his Miami kitchen with minimal resources and a focus on quality over fame.
- How to Earn a Billion Dollars
The article titled 'How to Earn a Billion Dollars' is hosted on Paul Graham's website and includes a comments section on Hacker News with 14 points and 2 comments.
- I Think, Therefore I Am Getting Paid by an AI Company
Philosophers are increasingly working with AI companies to shape technology's ethical development, with roles in major firms like Anthropic and OpenAI. The demand for philosophy expertise in AI has grown significantly, from 1% of job postings in 2013 to 16% in 2023. Examples include Anthropic's 84-page philosophical constitution for its AI system Claude.
- You Weren't Meant to Have a Boss (2008)
The 2008 article by Paul Graham argues that traditional hierarchical work structures, particularly the concept of having a boss, may not be inherently suitable for modern work environments.
- How to convert between wealth and income tax
Paul Graham discusses the conversion mechanisms between wealth and income taxation systems. The article explores how different tax structures can be converted or compared to understand their economic implications.
- AOC’s housing agenda under fire after NYC hotel rates jump 12%
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized billionaires and short-term rental companies, sparking a debate over housing affordability and economic policy. NYC hotel rates jumped 12% after the city effectively banned Airbnb in 2023. Ocasio-Cortez argued that rapid corporate growth often depends on accumulating political and market power.
- AOC called out for claim that billionaires 'can't earn' their wealth as she doubles down on remarks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed that billionaires can't earn their wealth, sparking criticism from various individuals, including Ben Shapiro and Paul Graham, who argue that innovation and risk-taking are key factors in achieving great wealth. Ocasio-Cortez's comments were made on comedian Ilana Glazer's podcast, where she suggested that the existence of billion-dollar net worths is a policy failure rather than a personal achievement. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about income inequality and economic policies.