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Worth a black bar on the top of HN.

Thanks! Still confused, but just a little less. Seems like the opaque maze linking PBM's, insurance consumers and discount platform like GoodRX keep the real cost for each drug hidden from one or the other, so one doesn't really know how much they are making, and pharmacies are too afraid to lose the PBM network to challenge status quo. Not sure why government allowed this process to last this long, and not just step in, and regulate pricing for each drug.

I've read quite a bit about how the PBM model works and GoodRX, and still can't figure out how the system works and why?

From other sources, it appears that pharmacies actually lose money when accepting GoodRX discounts, and yet are unable or unwilling to lower their prices.

Very bizarre!

Ditto on Simple being a good bank!

There is a bio of Shannon for anyone that is interested that goes into more detail about his accomplishments and life in general -- https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Play-Shannon-Invented-Informatio...

Apparently based on this website, there are over 41 and counting -- https://www.techaviv.com/unicorns

Yes, agreed -- will not trade. I'll go with Warren Buffet's refrain that trading is for losers.

With zero or negative growth looming both in China and Germany in the coming quarter, it is a safe assumption that this market has much lower to go to reflect those new realities.

Already blow past 7% on downside.

You are making a fundamental mistake with your assumption that there is a clear distinction between laypeople and experts in the stock-market, there isn't. Money managers, mutual fund managers and hedge funds managers make terrible mistakes and lose money all the time, and are usually the 1st to panic. So, there is no such thing as an "expert" in the stock market.

Worth watching, Freemon Dyson life stories -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs1jGsn61p8&list=PLVV0r6CmEs...

Can you provide some details? I'm in Boulder Colorado where Cornell Wieman created the first condensate and won a nifty prize for it.

Thanks

Can you list any of the companies you invested in? I'm very skeptical that start-ups are just sitting around that have this potential would allow any random angel person to invest.

Moreover, the probability of find a $10B+ exit happens only about 5 times per decade (10 years), so the chance that you got into one is very unlikely.

Yap, it sure is, great, easy and entertaining read.

I read his biography about 20 years ago, still one of most entertaining books I've ever read. Don't remember him talking about this stuff, other that his female fans were very rabid. Strangely, was never a fan of his fiction, but the biography is wonderful!

I wonder what the tax rate on his windfall, 50%?

my vote is for -- quackquackdoc

Painful to read, and realize that even minor ICO's can potentially do substantial harm especially when investors come from the African continent where even small sums of money represents their life savings and assets.

Just one small comment -- instead of investors, it was mostly Masayoshi Son at SoftBank that was pumping capital into WeWork and each round invested pumped up the valuation as well, so never had to face any reality from other investors, but it all came to a head in the prospectus for the IPO.

I think Galloway explains it well in this video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UdhLWGrtDI

Dropbox is still an insanely awesome product, and one of the few that I actually pay for and use on a daily basis -- it is a lifeline for my business!

You have short shrifted and belittled his views on this issue. Suggest you listen to this podcast where he expounds on his views, which are thoughtful and deep -- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/turner-podcast-network/the-...

Always been a huge fan of Wunderlist, used it for my iPhone development project, 1st time using a to-do list app and really loved it!

Here is one guy hoping/praying it comes back!!!!

I use Simple (bank) and really like it. Seems like a lot of overlap with Monzo.

I have a used Rancilio Silva that's in fair condition, and want to sell it, any ideas where and for how much?

cool video editing tool!

Also use Fiverr, and you can find quality designers with portfolios from Dribbble and even some developers that are competent. You have to dig deep but the quality is there. The negative attitude in this thread is misplaced. Not sure where it is coming from.

For example, I use an iOS developer that charges me $50/hr on Fiverr, and I'm willing to put him against any Google or Facebook developer for quality and exceeding expectations. Although, I will admit that he is a rare find on Fiverr.

These video series with Gell-Mann are super interesting in my opinion -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LU6kbao3vo

Is that really true? Hard to believe since they are facing potentially millions in taxes!

Exact same issue happened to me as well. It was a Chinese iOS developer. Did an OK job, was planning to give him good reviews anyways, until he gave the condition to leave a 5-star review or no code. Got in touch with his team leader and matter was resolved quickly. Ended up leaving a negative review.

Generally, had very positive experiences with Upwork and other platforms including Freelancer.com which I no longer use anymore.