Episode 215 · · 16:37
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2008 discusses how working in large companies is at odds with human nature. It argues that people are not adapted to working in large groups a...
Episode 214 · · 04:04
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 discusses the importance of good writing and how to improve one's writing skills. It points out that writing not only conveys ideas but a...
Episode 213 · · 08:06
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2012 highlights the differences between being a good speaker and a good writer. Graham points out that speaking skills usually contain fewer i...
Episode 212 · · 04:26
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2021 highlights the importance of writing in a simple and understandable manner. He asserts that allowing readers to easily read the text enab...
Episode 211 · · 05:36
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2015 focuses on an easy method to get more people to read your writings: writing in conversational language. Graham states that most people us...
Episode 210 · · 03:27
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2006 and revised in 2009, explains why they founded Y Combinator. He states that YC was not established solely for making money or to help you...
Episode 209 · · 02:09
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 explains why Twitter carries great significance. He points out that Twitter is a new messaging protocol that doesn't require specifying r...
Episode 208 · · 10:41
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 describes how computers and television were on a collision course and that as a result, computers emerged victorious. Graham lists the re...
Episode 207 · · 07:44
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2008 discusses why establishing a startup in a bad economy could be a good idea. Graham points out that the economic situation plays a very sm...
Episode 206 · · 37:27
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2007 discusses the fears and concerns encountered when setting up a start-up. Graham argues that some obstacles such as fear of failure, lack ...
Episode 205 · · 09:54
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2007 discusses the benefits of entrepreneurs moving to places referred to as 'startup hubs'. Graham states that the success of a startup is la...
Episode 204 · · 09:31
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2008 questions why there aren't more 'Googles'. Graham points out that successful startups often don't get a chance to fully show their potent...
Episode 203 · · 30:31
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2006 discusses why America is a global 'startup' hub and how other countries can achieve this success. Graham points out that America's succes...
Episode 202 · · 12:14
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2011 explains why regions where successful start-ups are concentrated are successful. According to Graham, start-ups in these regions do not n...
Episode 201 · · 20:17
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 explains why smart people might have bad business ideas. Using examples from his own experiences, Graham points out that how attractive o...
Episode 200 · · 34:26
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2003 explores the complex dynamics of popularity in the college world and why students labeled as 'nerds' are not popular. Graham argues that ...
Episode 199 · · 06:05
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2015 discusses why startup founders can be 'good people'. Graham criticizes the harsh and ruthless portrait of a successful businessperson and...
Episode 198 · · 04:30
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2002 shares his personal views on object-oriented programming. Graham acknowledges that object-oriented programming can be beneficial in some ...
Episode 197 · · 08:52
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2010 serves as a guide for those wishing to visit Silicon Valley. He notes that Silicon Valley, at first glance, lacks visible monuments and i...
Episode 196 · · 30:24
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 offers various pieces of advice and perspectives to young people about their lives. He emphasizes that they need to shape and question th...
Episode 195 · · 04:10
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2022 offers a philosophical framework that questions human free will and desires. While discussing the limits of our ability to control our ow...
Episode 194 · · 33:19
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 offers various pieces of advice and perspectives to young people about their lives. He emphasizes that they need to shape and question th...
Episode 193 · · 06:08
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2010 for Forbes provides valuable information about the qualities he looks for in startup founders. Graham states that the most important qual...
Episode 192 · · 23:53
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2004 discusses the events during the Internet Bubble and some things that this era got right. Graham points out that despite the exaggerated a...
Episode 191 · · 31:26
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 explains what it's really like to start a startup. Graham shares the experiences of successful startup founders and the biggest surprises...
Episode 190 · · 03:36
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2015, tries to understand why successful startups initially appear 'dim' and how these 'dim' ideas manage to achieve great success. Graham cla...
Episode 189 · · 06:06
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2001 and revised in 2002 describes nine unique features that distinguish the Lisp programming language from other languages. These features ar...
Episode 188 · · 02:40
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2002 serves as a guide for those curious about which problem each programming language solves. Graham explains what needs different programmin...
Episode 187 · · 06:32
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 shares the observations of architect Kate Courteau, who designed the office of Y Combinator (YC). In the article, Graham highlights the t...
Episode 186 · · 14:45
"This article written by Paul Graham in 2022 states that his best advice to those applying to Y Combinator is ""Explain what you've learned from users."" Graham shares what YC has le...
