Saw this VC slide floating around tech circles, anonymizing it here.
I cannot not agree that selling cheap dopamine is a good investment thesis. In fact, it is a great one. Just that this is often not said out loud.
Most importantly, how can we align this in the interest of the community?
Typically, the most profitable business model is usually not in the community's interest. Just do some screening, the most profitable business models are mainly a soft repackaging of selling the 7 sins.
Like endless scrolling on socials, flashy bubble tea marketing, and yolo crypto gambling games. Frame this thesis in a different manner: what can we do better in using instant gratification at scale to democratize access to better options?
Like gamified exercises. Walking Trails @ CDC (Ministry of National Development Singapore GovTech Singapore) is a great one. You incentivize your people to stay healthy.