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Scaling long-running autonomous coding · Cursor
The article discusses an experiment with running autonomous coding agents for several weeks to explore the limits and coordination of multi-agent systems on complex projects typically requiring human teams months to complete. They implemented a pipeline system with « planners » and « workers » to effectively manage tasks, resulting in significant outputs like building a web browser from…
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Designing a Brand Identity: My Process Revealed | Gurjinder Singh 🦁 posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The article discusses the common misconception among clients that branding is merely about creating a logo or graphic, when it is actually a more complex system involving vision, values, consistency, and strategy. The author emphasizes the importance of designers educating clients about the true scope of branding and fostering a collaborative relationship where both parties…
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#youtube | Evan Shapīro | 31 comments
The article discusses Disney’s missed opportunity to monetize its extensive film catalog through YouTube by offering their content for free with ads, a strategy that could generate significant revenue with minimal cost. It suggests that, by not leveraging this platform, Disney may be leaving billions on the table over the next decade, as evidenced by…
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When IP goes IRL: Standing out with location-based entertainment
The article discusses McKinsey & Company’s insights into leveraging intellectual property (IP) in location-based entertainment experiences, highlighting immersive brand strategies in enhancing customer engagement and standing out in competitive markets. Additionally, it features insights into the future of airports with seamless, automated, and personalized travel experiences, as well as the potential of agentic AI in…
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The week in charts
The article discusses the importance of global cooperation and the rise of deep-tech start-ups. It highlights how these emerging companies are influencing innovation across various sectors, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to drive technological advancements and address global challenges effectively.
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How scenario planning can help future-proof your company
In January 2026, McKinsey & Company discusses the critical role of scenario planning for CEOs in facing today’s volatile business environment, emphasizing its ability to broaden thinking and prepare for diverse futures. While scenario planning helps challenge assumptions and prevent groupthink, it also poses potential pitfalls, such as overwhelming decision-making and obscuring clear visions, highlighting…
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‘The American way of life is about to change’: How the 1973 oil crisis forced Nixon to rethink time
In response to the early 1970s energy crisis and rising fuel prices in the U.S., President Nixon implemented measures such as urging Americans to lower their thermostats by six degrees Fahrenheit and signing year-long daylight saving time into law to conserve energy, estimating a conservation of 150,000 barrels of oil daily. Despite domestic production covering…
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How Did TVs Get So Cheap?
The article discusses the significant drop in TV prices over the past decades, highlighting how technological advancements and manufacturing efficiencies have contributed to this trend. Key factors include the transition of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology from a niche to a mainstream product, the use of larger sheets of « mother glass, » improvements in manufacturing processes…
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Bitter Brew
The article narrates the author’s experience of owning a charming yet ultimately unsustainable cafe on New York’s Lower East Side, which closed after just six months. Despite the romanticized notion of running a small coffeehouse, the harsh realities of cost management, high rent, payroll, and necessary profit margins made the venture financially unviable. Attempts to…
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