Goodwill? More Like Ill Will - The Ugly Truth Logically Answered 2023-06-14 | Goodwill likes to portray itself as a friendly neighborhood thrift store that’s committed to improving the community. And at first glance, it appears that this is precisely what Goodwill is accomplishing. They hire disabled people, they donate to charities, and they make use of items that would have otherwise been thrown away. But, the reality of Goodwill is a lot darker. For one, some sources suggest that not much of Goodwill’s donations actually come from revenue generated by the thrift store. Rather, much of Goodwill’s charitable efforts are funded by government grants. Aside from relying on government grants, Goodwill also has several allegations regarding the exploitation of disabled individuals. There’s a certain archaic law that allows companies to pay disabled workers sub-minimum wages. But, the worst part is that Goodwill is also accused of actively putting workers at substantial risk due to a lack of proper training and safety measures. This video explains the dark side of Goodwill and why Goodwill may actually be more IllwillSocials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The Truth About Goodwill2:43 - Questionable Donations6:21 - Exploiting The Disabled9:18 - Workplace Deaths12:05 - IllwillResources:pastebin.com/FpzLme5g
The 40-Hour Week Is About To Change Forever Logically Answered 2023-07-31 | Remote work has led to a lot of people working a lot less at least in terms of hours. In terms of productivity, however, it seems like the modern economy is actually more productive than ever before. This might seem counterintuitive but there’s a good explanation for this. For one, when people work from home, they’re not held accountable for a certain number of hours but instead for a certain result. So, employees become more result-oriented leading to more efficient progress. Moreover, at home, employees actually have the time to take time off as soon as they finish their work. In-person, they have to stay at work regardless of when they finish their work for the day. Looking back at history though, this is nothing new. Back in the early 1900s, Henry Ford cut working hours from 120 to just 40 which not only led to an insane rise in productivity but it led to more people being able to afford and spend time on cars. The same argument could be made for tech companies. If they set a new standard in terms of working hours, they could bring down regular hours across the globe leading to more time being spent on their platforms. This video explains the fascinating reasons why working less would actually leave tech companies better off. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - People Work Less1:57 - The Logical Argument4:59 - The Historical Argument8:13 - The Cynical Argument Resources:pastebin.com/2xWmcQhp
Why Does Everyone Suddenly Want To Pay? Logically Answered 2023-07-28 | Have you noticed that people are slowly moving away from free apps and services? Over the past 20 years, these were by far the most successful products out there from Instagram and WhatsApp to Google and YouTube, and it’s not surprising why. Given that these services offered a tremendous amount of value while being free to the end user meant that billions of people could give the service a try and eventually get addicted. But more recently, people have tended to shift towards paid services. For example, the number of people paying for YouTube premium is tens of millions. ProtonMail has also managed to garner tens of millions of users despite being paid for higher tiers. One of the main reasons for this is that people have realized that there is no such thing as a free service. If they’re not paying with cash, they’re paying with time and attention which is usually far more expensive. So, people have shifted towards buying back their time and attention using cash. This video explains the shift away from free services and why paying cash for services is far superior. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The State Of Freemium2:30 - Never Worth It5:43 - Societal Shift8:46 - Uncertain FutureResources:pastebin.com/1VNNAze8
Elon Musk Already Regrets Buying Twitter (& Is Suing) Logically Answered 2023-07-26 | Elon Musk already regrets buying Twitter and it’s no wonder why. According to himself, Twitter’s valuation has over halved and public distaste for the platform is larger than ever. For most of you, this probably isn’t surprising but what may be surprising is that Elon is trying to sue the law firm that forced him to close the deal for Twitter. More specifically, Elon wants a refund on much of the $90 million that the law firm paid in order to help complete the acquisition. From Elon’s perspective, this $90 million is a ludicrous fee and he’s definitely right given that many of the invoices from the law firm didn’t even have correct billing hours and that much of the $90 million was a success fee that was never even initially agreed upon. Twitter’s own executive team was stunned by the bill before they handed over the company to Elon but they decided to pay it anyway likely to spite Elon. But, just because the $90 million may have been a ridiculous fee doesn’t mean that Elon will actually get a refund. This video explains Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Twitter’s former lawyer and his pursuit to get a $90 million refund. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Regret1:55 - The Case For Elon5:38 - The Case Against Elon9:08 - The Fate Of TwitterResources:pastebin.com/GMZSPfzz
Why Google Bard Is Flopping (Even Though Its Better) Logically Answered 2023-07-24 | Google Bard doesn’t stand a chance against ChatGPT even if it’s better. This isn’t because Bard is fundamentally worse or some sort of logical factor but actually because of brand optics and perception. You see, people’s views of Google, Facebook, and other big tech companies have fallen off a cliff over the past several years. From the days that people were rooting for these scrappy startups to succeed, people are now rooting for these tech monopolies to fall. Technically, Microsoft is very much involved with ChatGPT but people don’t seem to share the same resentment for Microsoft as they do the other big tech companies. The same thing could not be said 20 years ago though when Microsoft was one of the most controversial companies on the planet as they faced the potential of being split into 2 companies. The only way that Microsoft was able to work through this perception was to take a step back from consumer products, focus on the enterprise side, and give time for people to find a new villain. This video explains the shift in public perception regarding Google and why this will heavily stifle the potential of Google Bard. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Bard Sucks2:30 - Google’s Secret Sauce5:39 - Google’s Lost Mojo8:43 - Self SabotageResources:pastebin.com/f8u28Mjg
Apples Brilliant Plan To Rip Off Companies Instead Logically Answered 2023-07-21 | It’s no secret that iPhone sales have been stagnating for quite some time now and it’s not surprising why. The differences between each generation are becoming smaller and smaller and smartphones reach their peak form. At first, Apple was trying to fight against this issue by increasing the prices of their phones but more recently they’ve switched to a completely different strategy. Instead of trying to monetize the purchase of the phone and maximize profit margins, Apple has shifted its focus to trying to monetize the use of the phone. While iPhone sales have been on a decline, iPhone’s market share has actually been on an incline as more and more Android users have been switching to iPhone. As such, Apple has of course been focusing on selling accessories, locking people into the Apple ecosystem, and selling services. But, likely their smartest mode of monetization is backend monetization. By heavily limiting access to iPhone users to external companies, Apple has essentially forced other companies to go through Apple if they wanna reach iPhone users whether that’s Google for search or Facebook for ads. This video explains Apple’s brilliant monetization strategy and how they plan to outlive the stagnation of the iPhone. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - $20 Billion2:20 - iPhone Dependency5:43 - Monetize Monetize Monetize9:07 - The Walled GardenResources:pastebin.com/CyJGXd0b
Why Do Software Engineers Work So Little? Logically Answered 2023-07-19 | Have you ever noticed how little FAANG engineers work? Some of them have even admitted to working as little as 4 hours per week on a regular basis. But despite their lack luster input, they’re often paid $200,000 to $300,000 if not more. In fact, such employees are so common amongst tech that there’s actually a name for them: rest and vesters. But, why do managers and especially profit-hungry companies allow for such companies amongst their workforce? Well, for starters, both the engineer and the tech company have really friendly economics with high-profit margins and boatloads of revenue. So, they would rather focus on growing the company than trying to increase efficiency. Moreover, much of a software engineer’s job is based on results as opposed to work input, and many engineers are simply able to fulfill their duties with far fewer hours. But, most importantly, companies would rather just hire smart people and pay them not ensure that they don’t go to another company. This video explains the top reasons why FAANG engineers are able to get away with such few working hours. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Rest & Vesters2:17 - Friendly Economics5:17 - No Need8:01 - Part Of The PlanResources:pastebin.com/BmAcHzmU
Inside Saudi Arabia’s $200M Twitter Room Logically Answered 2023-07-17 | Traditionally, Saudi Arabia is known as one of the most secretive kingdoms in the world. For decades, outsiders weren’t allowed in the country unless they were coming in for work. But, as Mohammed Bin Salman came to power in the mid-2010s, all of this would change. Not only would MBS westernize the country but he would open it up for tourism, give people more freedoms, and make tech more accessible. But, as tech and especially social media become more accessible, the Middle East in general saw a massive rise in protests and rebellions. In fact, several massive dictatorships were completely overthrown during a series of uprisings called the Arab Spring. Saudi Arabia was able to avoid this fate by flexing their military but they knew they needed a longer-term solution to prevent this from happening again. As such, they would build a massive propaganda room with hundreds of people whose full-time job was to just promote Saudi Arabia across various social media platforms. This video explains the intricacies of Saudi Arabia’s propaganda machine and the brave people who are fighting against it. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - A Twitter Army2:16 - A Private Kingdom5:41 - A Cautionary Tale9:03 - A Propaganda MachineThumbnail Credit: bit.ly/46PY0RAResources:pastebin.com/nyHern6F
YouTubers Sold Out. Again. Logically Answered 2023-07-14 | YouTube sponsorships have gone too far. YouTubers have gone from pitching questionable products and products with terrible value to pitching full-on scams. Likely the best example of this is the finance niche where influencers have pitched multiple bankrupt crypto brokerages, NFTs, and crap coins but it wasn’t always like this. 10 years ago, sponsorships were focused on actually providing viewers with value but now it’s just a shameless money grab and it’s no wonder why. The amount of money that these sponsors offer is just downright ridiculous so more and more YouTubers have sold out. There are a select few YouTubers with good sponsorship integrations though. The key to a good sponsorship integration is for the average viewer to get value from the sponsorship even if they don’t watch the sponsored portion. How is this possible? Well, the sponsorships should directly improve the production quality of the video and make it a better experience overall. This video explains the difference between good sponsorships and bad sponsorships and how the YouTube sponsorship space got so bad. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The YouTube Sponsorship Crisis2:47 - Good Sponsorships5:40 - Bad Sponsorships9:00 - Ugly Sponsorships11:23 - A Breaking PointResources:pastebin.com/zhY1V8gA
“We Are In A Recession” Logically Answered 2023-07-12 | By now, most people have assumed that we’re definitely going into a recession. And with all the fear-mongering on the media, the big tech layoffs, and high inflation it’s no wonder why people have bought into this idea. But, the reality is that we may not even have a recession. In fact, many of the big tech companies are doing better than ever. All of them have recovered substantially and some of them are even setting new all-time highs like Apple and Nvidia. Moreover, the S&P 500 is only down about 7% and inflation has cooled down to 4%. Layoffs have also slowed down and payroll growth is actually picking up momentum, so the likelihood of a soft landing is becoming more likely every day. This video explores the topic of whether we are actually in a recession/heading into one or if much of the recession fear is just media hype and an excuse for big tech to do layoffs. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The State Of The Market2:19 - Recession Debunked5:36 - Interest Rate Hikes Debunked9:01 - Layoffs DebunkedResources:pastebin.com/m7GrG8Lf
ChatGPTs Financial Crisis Logically Answered 2023-07-10 | Over the past several months, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm growing to a hundred million users within a matter of weeks, and considering the implications, it’s no wonder why. ChatGPT essentially puts the power of generative AI in the hands of everyday people for free. But, while ChatGPT is no doubt a revolutionary invention, its finances are a lot more questionable. The bottom line is that creating, running, and scaling AI is just extremely expensive. We’ve become accustomed to startups needing hundreds of millions or even billions to get going but OpenAI will need much more like hundreds of billions. The reasoning is not rocket science. AI engineers often cost over a million dollars each not to mention all of the supercomputers and infrastructure needed to run an operation like ChatGPT. Now of course, if OpenAI is able to make it through the funding crunch and make it to the other side, they could make trillions but the path there is by no means easy. This video explains the complicated financial situation of OpenAI and explores if ChatGPT can actually afford to survive. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The Cost Of ChatGPT2:27 - Theoretical Revenue5:19 - Very Real Costs8:27 - Absolutely UnviableThumbnail Credit:Seongjoon Cho - Bloombergbit.ly/3NMcOrxResources:pastebin.com/yFzNzUuP
The Wikipedia Black Market Logically Answered 2023-07-07 | We’ve all been told to never trust Wikipedia articles but have you ever thought about who actually writes these articles? Well, it’s usually just a bunch of dedicated volunteers who are looking to make information more accessible but there’s a much darker side of Wikipedia as well: the black market. There are entire businesses built around the idea of writing Wikipedia articles for businesses and individuals. Theoretically, these businesses are simply supposed to help people navigate the tricky world of publishing on Wikipedia, but it’s likely that they help with much more than that. Many of these businesses aim to build a specific online persona for a given customer. Some businesses even take it to the next level and help their clients get into reputable publishers like Forbes, Business Insider, and CNBC. Of course, this is not cheap and can easily cost $15 to $20,000 but for certain businesses, that’s more than worth the cost. This video explains the black market of Wikipedia and how people are able to buy biased Wikipedia articles. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The Black Market2:27 - Publishing An Article5:31 - Paid Articles8:39 - Bending RealityResources:pastebin.com/pPPAgwTX
How Is Skiff Email Doing So Well? Logically Answered 2023-07-05 | Ever since Gmail launched back in 2004, it has been the go-to email client for basically everyone other than companies. The easy integration with Google’s other products like YouTube, Drive, and Android made it by far the best choice. But, as the sentiment surrounding Google is starting to shift so is the user base. In fact, a new email client named Skiff has managed to grow to nearly a million users within a single year. Their main pitch is encryption without sacrificing the UI or experience but they also have several other factors going from them as well like free custom domains. Skiff isn’t the first company to try to do this though. ProtonMail launched nearly 10 years ago with a similar premise and though they are doing quite well with over 70 million users, they’re not exactly challenging Gmail. Skiff does has a lot of VC money and quite a bit of momentum so maybe that will tip the scales in their favor but only time will tell. This video explores whether Skiff’s momentum will fade away as they become a niche champion or whether they actually have a shot at becoming a true giant. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Explosive Growth2:32 - The Case For Skiff6:23 - The Case Against Skiff10:23 - The Future Of SkiffResources:pastebin.com/cnuvknYS
Is Jeff Bezos Coming Back To Save Amazon? Logically Answered 2023-07-03 | Ever since Jeff Bezos retired from Amazon back in mid-2021, Amazon has gone into the toilet. Their stock plummeted, their retail business became unprofitable again, and they laid off tens of thousands of people. This massive downturn has sparked rumors regarding whether Jeff Bezos will return to Amazon to turn around the company. While this may seem out of the ordinary, it’s actually quite common. Some other CEOs who returned to their companies include Howard Schultz of Starbucks, Michael Dell of Dell, and most recently, Bob Iger of Disney. Not only do these leaders bring their skills and wisdom to the table but they also improve the morale of employees, leaders, and investors. And there’s no question that there’s no one better to do this than Jeff Bezos at Amazon. This video goes through the top reasons that Jeff Bezos may return and the top reasons that he won't and what either decision could mean for the future of Amazon. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The State Of Amazon2:27 - The Case For Bezos6:15 - The Case Against Bezos10:21 - Hints From BezosResources:pastebin.com/PqYHscZV
The 1.2 Billion Sub YouTuber That’s Losing It All Logically Answered 2023-06-30 | We all know about the biggest YouTubers on the platform like MrBeast, Airrack, Ryan Trahan, MKBHD, and MrWhoseTheBoss, but have you ever heard of a guy named Pavel Radaev? I’m gonna guess no but Pavel Radaev actually has over 1.2 billion subscribers on YouTube across his dozens of channels. Some of his most popular channels include Bright Side, 123 Go, 5 Minute Crafts, and Slick Slime Sam. All of these channels are owned by a corporation called The Soul Publishing which is led by Pavel Radaev. Despite its name, Soul Publishing is very much a soulless content farm that managed to do really well back in the late 2010s when YouTube centered around high click-through rates. But, as YouTube has shifted its focus to audience retention and satisfaction, most of Soul Publishing’s channels have started to see a massive decline. Bright Side for example has seen a decline of 70 to 75% in terms of viewership and some channels have even shut down like Actually Happened. This video explains the rise and fall of Soul Publishing and why the massive YouTuber is losing it all. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Dire State2:21 - Shady Beginnings5:35 - The Algorithm Shifts8:59 - Left Behind11:18 - No SoulResources:pastebin.com/HxfjkZb0
Are Layoffs Even Worth It? Logically Answered 2023-06-28 | Over the past several months, companies have laid off hundreds of thousands of tech employees all with the goal of increasing profit margins and efficiency. But, they’ve also been handing out insane amounts of severance like 26 weeks of base salary and stock comp. This often adds up to over $100,000 for each employee, not to mention for senior employees like managers and directors. Combine this with the fact that these tech companies already have insane rates of turnover and you get the following question: are layoffs really worth it? Well, financially speaking, the answer is no for most companies as the savings due to layoffs are usually marginal. Most companies could’ve just frozen hiring for 6 to 12 months and ended up in the same position without a bunch of bad PR. But then, why did companies go ahead and do layoffs anyway? Well, the primary reason is pressure from large investors to take action and increase efficiency. This video explores how much money was saved by conducting layoffs and if layoffs were actually worth it. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Severance2:06 - Cost Savings Debunked5:24 - Alternatives To Layoffs8:47 - The Real ReasonResources:pastebin.com/y2yiD13v
The Reddit Protest Explained (From Reddit’s Perspective) Logically Answered 2023-06-26 | By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about the Reddit protests and blackouts but what exactly is going on with Reddit? Why are people protesting and why did the protest fail? Well, the core of the protest boils down to the pricing of developer tools that help third-party websites and apps integrate portions of Reddit into their own platforms. Till recently, accessing these developer tools was completely free but in April, Reddit announced that they would begin charging $0.24 per 1000 API requests. In the grand scheme of things, this isn’t a ridiculously high fee for API requests, but for many of the third-party platforms that relied on these tools, this is an unfeasible rate. In an effort to fight against these price hikes and prevent these other platforms from shutting down, many Reddit communities decided to go dark to spread awareness and fight back. But, despite their valiant efforts, Reddit never backed down and these various 3rd party platforms are still set to shut down at the end of June. This video takes a deep dive into the Reddit protests and why the Reddit protests failed. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Blackouts1:29 - What’s The Big Deal4:34 - Shots Fired7:48 - The Battle Begins10:55 - The Unceremonious EndResources:pastebin.com/AZpPZqa3
The Demise of Big Tech - Is The End Near? Logically Answered 2023-06-23 | Monopolies don’t last forever. Every single monopoly that has dominated the business landscape over the past couple hundred years has eventually fallen whether that be Standard Oil, Carnegie Steel, AT&T, or GE. At one point in time, these empires seemed virtually unbreakable but with time they all crumbled. This raises the question: how much time do the biggest tech companies have left? Well, all downfalls start with the consumer base turning on the company. Companies that they once loved turn into companies that are greedy, controlling, and overpriced. At the same time, inefficiency starts to build within the company as headcounts get bloated and a disconnect appears between employees and customers. Most tech companies have already passed these two phases meaning that the only phase left is where the hero product is displaced. Jeff Bezos says that the average lifespan of a company is 35 years, so most FAANG companies may very well be on their last hoorah. This video explains the cycle of monopolies and why empires fall.Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Monopolies Don’t Last1:28 - Dying Flame4:25 - Inefficiency Builds7:32 - The Weak Link10:26 - The State Of FAANGResources:pastebin.com/VB1YgYjh
Schools Have Had It With Google Logically Answered 2023-06-21 | Schools have been ditching Google over the past few years. This shift away is especially apparent in Google Classroom but it can also be observed within the Office, email, and Chromebook markets as well. Instead, schools are opting for offerings from Microsoft and sometimes even Apple combined with Canvas, Schoology, or Blackboard. At first, this shift away may be confusing. After all, has the cheapest and most accessible offerings. In fact, this is why they became so popular in the educational system in the first place. But, as schools have become more dependent on technology, they have been more willing to expand their budgets to purchase better tech. Nowadays, technology is no longer an addition to the physical classroom. Instead, virtual classrooms have become front and center with all assignments, quizzes, and tests taking place online. So, schools are becoming more open to the idea of investing in better software solutions and tech. This video explains the evolution of tech and schools and why schools are ditching Google. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNt0:00 - Google Education1:58 - Microsoft Dominates4:36 - Google Breaks In7:31 - Google Gets Left Behind10:12 - The State Of GoogleResources:pastebin.com/WtAruFrH
TikTokers Are Getting A Harsh Reality Check Logically Answered 2023-06-19 | We’ve all seen TikTokers rise to fame overnight. All of a sudden, they have millions of followers, tens of millions of likes, and hundreds of millions of views. But while they might be famous, this vitality doesn’t actually translate to much money, at least not from TikTok itself. Obviously, creators are able to do brand deals, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing which makes it worthwhile, but the income from Adsense is quite low, to say the least. Khaby Lame for example is the most followed TikToker on the planet with 159 million followers. But given that TikTok only pays $0.02 to $0.04 per 1000 views, even Khaby has only earned about $540,000 in ad revenue. Not a bad amount, but let’s not forget that he’s the most followed TikToker in the world. Where this becomes an even bigger problem is for the platform whose only source of revenue is ads. This is one of the main reasons that TikTok is still not profitable despite being one of the world’s most popular platforms. This video explains TikTok’s monetization crisis and the uncertain future of TikTok. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - TikTok Income2:19 - Hesitant Advertisers5:41 - Short From Hell8:45 - Giving Up11:30 - The State Of TikTokResources:pastebin.com/8GqfrXQn
171,849 Self Offings - Is Eli Lilly Involved? (Allegedly) Logically Answered 2023-06-16 | Eli Lilly is one of those background companies that you never hear about but their impact on society is extraordinarily large. Currently, they are the largest pharmaceutical company in the world with a market cap of just over $400 billion. But, the road to this impressive milestone wasn’t exactly clean. You see Eli Lilly started off with humble roots having been founded by a Civil War veteran named Eli Lilly. Eli’s goal with the company was to educate the public about scientifically based medications and dispel miracle medicine from the market. But, after his days at the helm, Eli Lilly slowly became more and more profit-hungry. One of their first monopolistic moves was taking control of the insulin market back in the 1920s. They also had a bunch of disagreements with the FDA over the next few decades regarding the safety and effectiveness of their medication. But, by far their most controversial medication is Prozac which apparently increases levels of depression and subsequently the rate of people ending it all. This video explains the dark side of Eli Lilly and why 171,849 “self-offings” are linked to Eli Lilly. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Self-Offing Rate2:50 - Eli Lilly5:48 - Shaky Fundamentals8:44 - The Dark Side12:23 - The Truth About Eli LillyResources:pastebin.com/LDDnvcNz
How To Make $300,000,000,000 By Getting The CCP Drunk Logically Answered 2023-06-12 | Do you know what the most valuable company in China is? Maybe Tencent? Maybe Alibaba? Well, the most valuable company in China is actually often a liquor company called Kweichow Moutai. Kweichow Moutai markets that they’re a traditional Chinese drink that has origins that date as far back as 2000 years. But, the reality is that much of Kweichow’s success has to do with super smart marketing and positioning similar to Coca-Cola. You see, Moutai is actually just a random liquor that was created in the city of Moutai and much of its unique taste is just a byproduct of the area’s climate and environment. So, Moutai wasn’t some sort of miracle wine that was actively modified to taste a certain way. But, despite these humble origins, Moutai’s association with CCP leadership, Chinese billionaires, and even foreign leaders has cemented them as the liquor for the rich. Today, Moutai sells for ridiculous amounts, oftentimes, more expensive than blood itself. This video explains the history of Kweichow Moutai and how it became the largest company in China. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Kweichow Moutai2:25 - The False Origin6:00 - Chinese Pride9:21 - An Empire12:26 - A BrandResources:pastebin.com/2AZgUP8e
YouTube Should Feel Stupid For Banning AdBlock Logically Answered 2023-06-09 | By now, you’re probably familiar with YouTube’s crackdown on Adblock. They’re now actively preventing viewers from watching YouTube if they’re using AdBlock. From a shallow perspective, there’s no issue with this plan as there’s really nothing wrong with what YouTube is doing. Given that YouTube offers value to billions of people, it only makes sense that YouTube expects value in return in the form of YouTube Premium or YouTube Ads. But, when you take a deeper look, this argument doesn’t stand up as banning AdBlock can actually do more harm than good. You see, AdBlock is omnipresent with hundreds of millions of people around the world using it. So, YouTube is likely annoying a significant portion of its user base despite being in the right. And this grudge usually leads to people trashing the platform and/or leaving the platform. Even viewers who don’t complain may just watch YouTube less due to the ads. The reality is that Google was doing it right originally. The solution is not to ban AdBlock but make the ad experience so good that people don’t feel the need to use AdBlock. This video explains the problem with banning AdBlock and why it may be a terrible decision for YouTube long term. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - AdBlock Ban0:35 - Everyone Uses It3:02 - Reputational Risk6:35 - Prohibition Doesn’t Work9:44 - The SolutionResources:pastebin.com/YKM9PtU9
Why Even The FBI Gave Up On The Pirate Bay Logically Answered 2023-06-02 | The Pirate Bay is one of the most legendary websites of all time. While Hollywood and copyright holders around the world hated the site, it was extremely popular, to say the least. The website was hosted by three scallywags from Sweden who believed in the free sharing of all information. All three of its founders were early members of Sweden’s piracy bureau which advocated for copyright reform. Some members of the bureau traveled around the world and gave speeches about the topic. But our trio would create the legendary platform: The Pirate Bay. At first, Hollywood tried taking down the site for years conducting multiple police raids and even throwing the founders in jail. But, despite their efforts, the Pirate Bay managed to rise up after each and every takedown. At one point, the founders actually quit hosting the Pirate Bay but the site was still continued by fans. In fact, there were so many parodies of the site that authorities simply quit trying to take down each and every one of them as that was simply impossible. This video tells the legendary story of The Pirate Bay and its three founders: Fredrik Neij, Gottfrid Svartholm, and Peter Sunde. **DISCLAIMER** This video does not encourage nor condone piracy or violation of copyright rules and regulations. **Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - No Regrets2:44 - The Scallywags5:51 - Founding The Pirate Bay8:56 - The Legendary Rise11:57 - Hollywood Strikes Back15:10 - Unstoppable Legacy18:15 - The Final SayResources: pastebin.com/ygnwMze5
Why Does Walmart Pay So Much? Logically Answered 2023-05-31 | Salaries at Walmart have become insane. Software engineers are able to earn nearly half a million dollars per year. Product managers are also able to earn nearly half a million dollars per year. And, even data scientists are able to cross $400,000 in total compensation. This is nothing new for big tech companies like FAANG but Walmart is very much a legacy retailer. But, despite their industry, it looks like Walmart is very much trying to keep up with the modern tech industry. In fact, Walmart has a full-on tech subsidiary called Walmart Global Tech that employs 8,000 tech workers. It wasn’t always like this though. Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Walmart was very much resisting the tech revolution by suing up-and-coming competition and refusing to embrace tech. This led to about 16 years of stagnation in their stock price until they finally decided to go all in on tech. Today, Walmart is still definitely a retailer but they’re very much a retailer who’s based in tech. This video explains the history of Walmart’s tech endeavors and how Walmart become one of the top payers in the world.Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Walmart Salaries2:35 - Walmart The Boomer5:30 - Walmart Feels The Pain8:40 - Walmart Pivots11:47 - The Tech WalmartResources:pastebin.com/7EqwQQeq
YouTube Has Become Pay To Win Logically Answered 2023-05-29 | YouTube has become pay-to-win. All of the top creators have several editors, scriptwriters, cameramen, and thumbnail artists. At this point, channels like Marques Brownlee and MrBeast are essentially full-on production studios as opposed to individually run channels. And with time, it seems that the gap between what creators used to be vs the production companies that dominate YouTube today is simply getting larger and larger. While this is a shame as it destroys the authenticity of YouTube, it’s not all that surprising. In virtually every other media industry, the biggest successes are usually the ones with the best production quality. In the movie industry, Marvel, Avatar, and Disney dominate the leaderboards. In the gaming industry, GTA dominates the leaderboards. And in the TV industry, the best shows like Stranger Things often have ridiculous budgets. This isn’t to say that there aren’t exceptions to this trend, but that’s what they are: exceptions. This video explains how YouTube slowly trended towards becoming more like traditional media and became pay-to-win. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The State Of YouTube2:14 - Creators Get Squeezed6:13 - Audiences Evolve9:10 - YouTube Adapts12:38 - The Future Of YouTubeResources:pastebin.com/j0KYWR5y
Bottled Water Is Literally A Scam Logically Answered 2023-05-26 | Bottled water has taken over the US. Bottled water is not only popular but it is the most popular drink even outselling soda. On one hand, this is a good thing as this indicates that soda consumption is decreasing across the country. On the other hand, this is quite concerning as there’s no reason to pay for bottled water. Only 0.6% of Americans don’t have access to clean drinking water so for 99.4% of Americans, bottled water isn’t exactly applicable. Yet, it’s not uncommon to see families and households who only drink bottled water. This may be confusing at first glance until you peel back the curtains as to who owns this bottled water brand. It turns out that pretty much all bottled water can be traced back to Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Nestle. This trio and especially Coca-Cola and Pepsi are experts at branding and marketing, and they shifted their strategies to marketing bottled water. You see, in the late 1990s, they noticed that soda consumption was started to peak and it was becoming clear that people were gonna pull back on drinking soda due to health concerns. So, Coca-Cola and Pepsi brilliantly pivoted to selling bottled water and they’re clearly extraordinarily good at it. This video explains the history of bottled water and how bottled water went from being a serious tool for accessing clean water to being a marketing ploy by Coca-Cola and Pepsi.Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Bottled Water2:45 - A Miracle Product5:49 - The Tap Takes Hold8:54 - Time To Brainwash11:57 - Bottled Water DominationResources:pastebin.com/BiDLUSSXThumbnail Credit:bit.ly/3qbTThZ
The Man Who Nearly Bought Netflix Is Now Wanted For Running A Ponzi Logically Answered 2023-05-24 | Carl Icahn is one of the most infamous corporate raiders of all time. He would casually make hostile bids to take over Fortune 100 and even Fortune 10 companies throughout the 80s and 90. Once he got his hands on these companies, he would gut them by eliminating everything that didn’t make a profit and selling off the remaining assets. This practice would absolutely destroy the company and the people who worked there, but for Icahn and his investors, this was quite lucrative and profitable. But, ever since the turn of the century, corporate raiding hasn’t been nearly as popular. In fact, corporate raiding has completely disappeared into oblivion aside from a few exceptions like Twitter. Icahn himself has taken a step back from raiding. In late 2012, for example, he purchased a 10% stake in Netflix but he never raised this to a controlling stake like he usually would. There have also been accusations recently that Icahn may have been running a Ponzi scheme with his investors in recent history. This video explains the rise and fall of prolific investor and corporate raider: Carl IcahnSocials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The Netflix Deal3:41 - Carl Icahn6:54 - A New Practice10:15 - The Big Leagues13:30 - Companies Fight Back16:48 - A New ControversyResources:pastebin.com/cwazjrpx
Why Microsoft Has Willingly Given Up On Trying To Innovate Logically Answered 2023-05-22 | Have you noticed that Microsoft hasn’t launched any groundbreaking products in quite some time? In fact, the main reason that people know about Microsoft today still has to do with Windows and Office which are 30 to 40 years old. This isn’t to say that Microsoft didn’t try to innovate and create another groundbreaking product. Some examples of Microsoft trying to break into new industries are Internet Explorer, Hotmail, Zune, and of course the Windows Phone. But, at most, these products were only moderately successful while competitors were hitting home runs in these same industries. Microsoft started to realize this in the early 2010s and that’s when they started shifting their focus to the enterprise market. They made Office a subscription and doubled down on cloud computing, servers, databases, and video conferencing. This has worked out quite well for Microsoft allowing them to start growing once again but it seems like Microsoft’s strategy is more complex than just that. It seems that Microsoft has transitioned to being more of a holding company having acquired everyone from Skype and Github to Linkedin, Activision Blizzard, and ChatGPT. This video explains the evolution of Microsoft over the past 30 years and how its strategy has radically changed.Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - The State Of Microsoft2:26 - Faux Innovation6:14 - Hope Is Lost10:13 - Acquisitions Galore14:22 - A Holding Company Resources:pastebin.com/k94s1rZf
Apple’s $573 Billion Bet (& Are They Going Private) Logically Answered 2023-05-19 | Apple has spent $573 billion on something, can you guess what it is? Common guesses would be R&D, investments, and building factories but the answer is actually stock buybacks. That’s right, Apple has spent a whopping $573 billion on stock buybacks over the past 10 years. That’s over $400 billion more than 2nd place which is Microsoft coming in at $170 billion worth of buybacks. Apple is only doubling down on this strategy either as they're ramping up to purchase nearly $100 billion worth of stock every single year. While this often makes shareholders quite happy, it’s not exactly the best course of action for the economy as a whole. You see, not only do stock buybacks not reinvest the cash into hiring employees, innovating, and creating value in the marketplace but it also wastes capital by artificially pumping up stock prices. This is why stock buybacks were banned for nearly 50 years. Buybacks were banned right after the great depression with SEC regulation but they were unbanned in the early 1980s thanks to Reagonomics. This video explains the history of stock buybacks and why Apple ended up spending $573 billion on buybacks. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - $573 Billion Bet2:33 - A Banned Practice6:08 - Buybacks Make A Comeback9:21 - Apple Bets Big12:14 - The Tip Of The IcebergResources:pastebin.com/w63nerjQ
How Founders Became Tyrants Logically Answered 2023-05-17 | I’m sure you’ve heard about some of the most famous CEOs and visionaries of all time being fired from their own companies. This includes everyone from Steve Jobs and Elon Musk to Travis Kalanick and Jerry Yang. While this understandably leaves founders feeling betrayed, it’s often the right choice as the founders have simply gotten out of line. In many modern companies, however, firing CEOs is simply not possible even if they don’t own a majority stake in the company. This is thanks to something called multi-class stock. Essentially, multi-class stock gives certain shareholders more voting power than others. Founders and early investors brilliantly use this structure to retain more than 50% voting power despite only owning 10 or 15% of the company. Likely the two most notable companies leveraging this strategy are Google and Facebook but they’re by no means the only ones. Most modern tech startups leverage this strategy and even legacy companies are jumping on board. This video explains how founders and CEOs are using multi-class stock to rule companies like tyrants. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - A Dictatorship3:33 - A Banned Practice7:34 - Reviving The Dead11:12 - Ultimate ControlResources:pastebin.com/91rPpF0z
People Love Mocking The Metaverse. Mark Is Getting The Last Laugh. Logically Answered 2023-05-15 | People love mocking the Metaverse for its graphics and lackluster immersion despite Meta having spent tens of billions on the platform, but the reality is that Mark Zuckerberg is getting the final laugh. You see, Zuckerberg has been trying to free Meta from social media for quite some time. In fact, before his obsession with VR, Zuckerberg was trying to build a satellite-based internet service similar to SpaceX’s Starlink. When that idea fell apart though, Zuckerberg switched over to the Metaverse. But, while Zuckerberg is more than willing to bet big on the Metaverse, he’s by no means tied down by the idea either. If he comes across a better avenue of diversification, he’s more than willing to give that a shot as well. Recently, it appears that he has come across one such avenue: generative AI. Meta has been involved with AI research for several years at this point, but since the beginning of this year, they’ve doubled down on their efforts. So, while people laugh at Zuckerberg, he’s constantly looking for the next product to diversify Meta which he will eventually find. This video explains the rise and fall of the Metaverse and Meta’s new focus on AI. Socials:instagram.com/hariharan.jayakumarDiscord Community: discord.gg/SJUNWNtTimestamps:0:00 - Zuckerberg Gives Up2:55 - A Failing Core6:18 - A Hopeless Gamble9:59 - A New Gamble12:25 - The Truth About The MetaverseResources:pastebin.com/M6Ami2g4
