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Method, Gucci, Productivity, and Harvard Profs
Peeyush Jain & Mohit Garg
February 05, 2025
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Salutations, Olio aficionados! 👋
Midweek greetings to all, as we unveil the 123rd chapter of Weekly Olio—a delightful concoction of laughter, insight, and a sprinkle of mystery. Within these pages, you'll discover a handpicked selection of fascinating finds from the vast realms of the internet.
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The Quote 💭
“No method is more effective than a good example."
The Tweet 🐦
In 1995, a hitman gunned down Gucci's heir outside his Milan office.
The killer? Hired by his ex-wife.
But this murder was just the tip of the iceberg...
Here's how one family destroyed a $50B fashion empire - and how it rose from the ashes 🧵
— Shawn Chauhan (@shawnchauhan1)
9:39 PM • Dec 25, 2024
Gucci is one of the most venerated names in the world of luxury. Starting off as a family-run business, they have a checkered history - perfect for a Netflix thriller. Once written off as a dead brand, they have risen to becoming a desirable name once again. Read the full thread for a riveting story.
The Infographic 💹
It’s not the West that’s in decline. It’s Europe & Europe only. The reason is what I call the impossible trilemma of speeding up decarbonization, reviving industrial competitiveness amid high energy & labor costs & restoring security and stability amid the worst war after WWII.
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The Short Read 📝
Where the Grass Is Greener - by Harvard Magazine
Of late, some of the top researchers in the field of biomedicine and biology have chosen to leave the relatively safe confines of academia and venture into the private sector. Frustrated by the bureaucracy and the time spent in securing grants, they feel that the private sector offers a better opportunity to bring their research to life and can lead to faster development of clinical applications that actually help patients.
This article, published in the Harvard Magazine, speaks to three leading scientists who left the hallowed halls of Harvard to join the private sector. Each scientist is asked for the primary reasons behind the move. The top reasons include an antiquated grants process, increasing competition for post-docs from the private sector and the inability to move fast in an academic set-up. Read the full article for an interesting perspective on how academia is evolving!
The Long Read 📜
DeepSeek FAQ - by Stratechery
The biggest news to come out last week was the bombshell called Deepseek - an AI model out of China that claims to have capabilities comparable to the latest models of OpenAI/ Anthropic but only used a tiny fraction of capital compared to hyperscalers. It was a narrative violation that shocked the entire world. Post the release, Nvidia’s stock dropping like a hot rock - almost 20% in a single trading session.
The announcement of this model and the eye-popping training cost opened up a Pandora’s Box. Is it even legit? Why the hell is it so impressive? How did they manage to do what OpenAI is spending billions to build? Did Nvidia violate US sanctions on the supply of chips to Chinese firms? Ben Thompson put together a list of FAQs to answer a lot of these questions and more. This great read is a primer on what makes Deepseek standout and what to expect going forward. Must read!
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