As humanity expands into space, establishing ground rules for jurisdiction and cooperation is critical. By hosting a symbolic event like the Olympics, SpaceX can proactively frame space as a collaborative frontier for all humans, not a territory to be claimed by nations or corporations, setting a precedent for future governance.
AI faces a brand image problem and massive energy needs. By building a company town with subsidized housing, nuclear power, and data centers, OpenAI can demonstrate broad societal benefits beyond tech elites, securing the voter support necessary for large-scale infrastructure projects.
In the competitive food delivery market, service fees frustrate both customers and restaurants. By eliminating this key fee, similar to Robinhood's disruption of trading commissions, DoorDash could become the preferred platform. Shifting to a subscription model like Costco would foster immense goodwill and lock in loyalty.
When a brand faces erosion from smaller, cooler competitors, new products are a temporary fix. Starbucks' path to growth lies in recommitting to its original "third place" philosophy. Creating "latte libraries" would be a bold, tangible expression of this mission, restoring its core brand identity.
Despite the confidence with which they are presented, annual stock market predictions from major investment banks are notoriously unreliable. Data from 2003-2023 shows the median forecast was off by 14 percentage points, highlighting the futility of trying to precisely time the market based on expert commentary.
Instead of competing against the "buy local" trend, Amazon could incorporate it into its platform. By adding a "buy local" button that uses AI to source products from nearby stores, Amazon could generate revenue from local delivery or referral fees, turning a major point of criticism into a new business opportunity.