The ancient Persians invented horse blinders with the purpose of narrowing the horse’s field of vision to keep it focused on what is directly in front while limiting their exposure to the environment around them. It seems that we’re being driven by Big Tech and their ability to implement those same blinders on us.

Predicting which companies will survive is not as simple as assessing their brand worth, previous lasting power, or amount of rainy day funds — it likely comes down to which are able (and actually do take action) to find their clients where they are. In this case, that place would be at home, likely spending a bit more time than is considered healthy plugged into the word wide web.

For an editor, each project is essentially a brief relationship with highs & lows, risks & rewards, and ultimately, a final release into the world.

What is fascinating is the new sprouting up among the old - and their ability to co-exist where others cities fail.