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> The deeper issue is that we’ve outsourced our human connection to systems designed for profit. Real connection happens in the margins that can’t be monetized. The conversations that don’t generate data, the relationships that don’t scale, and the moments that can’t be optimized for engagement.
This sounds profound, but this is a problem that predates social media. People went to shows and music festivals to see art and connect with others - these are systems also designed for profit (and delivering art as their second thing.)
The problem is, as the author definitely knows, that running systems that enable connections costs money. The suggestion the author makes: "improve third spaces where people connect directly, authentically, without intermediation by systems designed to extract value from their attention", except someone has to pay for those third spaces, and people won't always want to visit them because we like dopamine, so we might go to the bar, or back on social media, or to video games or tv shows instead. A slow pace - boredom - breeds creativity and connection, but it's also boring, and it's hard to get people to stay with it (I might be projecting.)
> The solution isn't another app. It's changing the rules of the game entirely.
On a different note, this closing feels very, very ChatGPT, and whether it is or isn't, the fact that AI tone is permeating our writing makes me really sad.
(Conversely, most staff hated new EMRs, because it enforced doing things the hospital wants its staff to do for liability and billing, but the staff doesn't want to do - for example, asking Maternity nurses to talk to new mothers about smoking cessation.)
> Crucially, economics also lacks the basic accountability mechanism that real sciences have: data. Bad theories in biology or physics disappear when new data repudiates them, but bad theories in economics never go away.
Lost me there. This is just sensationalist.
[1] https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2024/09/25/mta-board-a...
> We work alongside every step of the way to help you to push your SaaS to new levels.
The second thing is.
> By taking a growth-focused approach, we target your potential customers and acquire new revenue.
That's a lot of words that don't tell me anything about the service you provide. I'm already growth-focused, trying to maximize ROI, and pushing my SaaS to new levels. What exactly do you do?
Consider: "We offer a set of services tailored to the SaaS industry" sounds like marketing speak. How about "We know SaaS inside and out, from years (decades?) of experience at [SaaS company], [SaaS company], and working with dozens (?) of clients."
After I scroll a third of the way down, I finally see that you're marketing consultants. The bullet points under "About us" are the most interesting thing about the page, and you should lead with them. I know next to nothing about marketing, but "we will help optimize (increase? triple?) your conversion rates through a highly-personalized pricing and content strategy" reads a lot better than "grow your business, maximize ROI".
Finally, and I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you're doing marketing consulting, your own marketing page currently doesn't inspire much confidence.
But the biggest thing for me is the lack of screenshots. This is text-heavy, and the text is pretty generic. For example:
> "Our project management SaaS stands out due to its emphasis on simplicity and structured configurations. Unlike numerous tools offering extensive customization options, we've prioritized key functionalities crucial for effective project management. This deliberate approach ensures a user-friendly experience while adhering to best practices. We aim to provide a streamlined, focused platform that simplifies project management processes, enabling teams to concentrate on tasks rather than getting lost in intricate configurations."
> "Dynamic Project Management: Plan B cuts through the chaos with intuitive project planning, real-time tracking, and seamless integration of all your resources. It's about bringing clarity and calm to the storm."
Okay. I'm sure JIRA and Asana also "aim to provide a streamlined, focused platform that simplifies project management processes, enabling teams to concentrate on tasks rather than getting lost in intricate configurations."
That's a lot of promises - which of these features have you implemented? Show me, don't just tell me what everyone else is also saying. Nobody sets out to build a convoluted, distracting project management tool.
Despite this, I logged in, and you actually have a working product, which is awesome! I think you should really showcase the most crucial features with screenshots and gifs instead of droning on and on about your philosophy.
Finally, and this is a smaller thing, but the landing page is sloppy. The headings are blurred out on the right. One of the subtitles is latin placeholder text ("Quis tellus eget adipiscing...")