Thanks for sharing. I am big fan!! Single mom learning how to navigate AI and I’m learning about the tech world and trying to figure how to use my skills and hopefully start something useful.
My wife worked for Edelman here in Chicago. Richard, according to her and those that interacted with him, is a brilliant speaker. But being in PR, I would expect nothing less. However, as a leader? He personified "Command and Control". The environment was definitely not conducive to collaboration. More "Mad Men" :) So.. my take is "talks a good game to tell his audience what sounds really good but don't ask questions". Just a view from the outside looking in. And.. btw.. your outfit was fire, even with the unzipped boot! :)
The deflection is telling. MrBeast has built his entire identity around obsessive dedication, brutal focus, and the sacrifices that come with it — which makes the 'I'm just an entertainer' dodge all the more calculated. He has had to convince himself the platform is neutral, that kids will be kids, and that responsibility ends at upload. He is, in every sense, the PT Barnum of the 21st century: a showman of staggering scale who has decided that what happens in the crowd is not his concern.
But someone's concern it must be. Meta was found legally liable for the harm done to children — and their response was a polished ad for Instagram Teen, essentially saying 'trust us now,' which implies, without ever admitting, that they weren't trustworthy before - or you as a parent failed at the job. No accountability. Just rebranding.
MrBeast didn't invent the incentive structure — but he perfected it, and he profits from it enormously. The least credible thing he could do was pretend not to understand it. The name, it turns out, may be more self-aware than he lets on.
businesses are holding back especially with staff ecommerce retail warehouses. and complex fiscality..the empowerment the AI gives....big orgs are thinking how to harness and how to hide it or even Im vulnerable when businesses can react to real time monitoring
I love how you are canned on your recap and I truly believe you are the leader in this space. I don’t follow much on the social medias and I don’t have FB, IG on my phone or bookmarked. But I do have few burner accounts I have in those sites in case I need to comment on someone else post to get ‘free resources’ :)
Really appreciate your comments about education. I’m an elementary school teacher and am deeply concerned about where this is headed. It’s all very misaligned as you say.
It brings me peace to read genuine, balanced takes from someone in the middle of an industry that sold every bit of its soul. Rare stuff.
I feel bad enough I have a SaaS app and market it once in a while. I hope I'm never totally bought.
Check out this guy at connectiondynamics.substack.com.
His theory is that as long as you evade the corporate structure you’ll remain free of the corrosive effect of their perverse incentives.
He has a good explanation for how and why they became perverse, too, and it’s not “they’re all monsters!” level posturing. Might be worth your while.
Umm, that's my substack. I hope you like it!
Thanks for sharing. I am big fan!! Single mom learning how to navigate AI and I’m learning about the tech world and trying to figure how to use my skills and hopefully start something useful.
you'd probably like my free women's group :) https://www.skool.com/women-building-ai-2577
Well, I’m glad I read your newsletter. I’m in the same boat as Yenny
You make my top 10 list!
aww thanks <3
No idea what that event actually is, but I still enjoyed your recap of it.
Especially this line is GREAT:
"Our plan is to upskill employees so we can still fire them but they can be hired SOMEWHERE ELSE"
that's the plan from a CEO of 25000-people org
That’s the plan of all of them, mate.
My wife worked for Edelman here in Chicago. Richard, according to her and those that interacted with him, is a brilliant speaker. But being in PR, I would expect nothing less. However, as a leader? He personified "Command and Control". The environment was definitely not conducive to collaboration. More "Mad Men" :) So.. my take is "talks a good game to tell his audience what sounds really good but don't ask questions". Just a view from the outside looking in. And.. btw.. your outfit was fire, even with the unzipped boot! :)
that’s too bad, I want to learn more about him after hearing him speak for sure
Thank you for your candor and for being you, Sabrina❣️🤗
thanks!
The deflection is telling. MrBeast has built his entire identity around obsessive dedication, brutal focus, and the sacrifices that come with it — which makes the 'I'm just an entertainer' dodge all the more calculated. He has had to convince himself the platform is neutral, that kids will be kids, and that responsibility ends at upload. He is, in every sense, the PT Barnum of the 21st century: a showman of staggering scale who has decided that what happens in the crowd is not his concern.
But someone's concern it must be. Meta was found legally liable for the harm done to children — and their response was a polished ad for Instagram Teen, essentially saying 'trust us now,' which implies, without ever admitting, that they weren't trustworthy before - or you as a parent failed at the job. No accountability. Just rebranding.
MrBeast didn't invent the incentive structure — but he perfected it, and he profits from it enormously. The least credible thing he could do was pretend not to understand it. The name, it turns out, may be more self-aware than he lets on.
“authentic” was definitely not the impression i left with lol
Love your honesty about it all.
thanks Todd!
Love the honest feedback. The boots mention 😂
i didnt notice for hours lol
Your focus was elsewhere 🙂
Thanks for sharing! It's hard to navigate who to listen to on AI and I find you are my go to every time. Appreciate you.
aww thanks Laurie, appreciate you!
Thanks for sharing, and for not being a hypocrite about issues. You are a great inspiration.
yes I did think the word "hypocrite" a few times throughout the event
Top 💯 for sure. I'd love to help you with the search for top 100 Ai and can use support with our hackAthon.
Sabrina you are a true MOAT! I love your commentary and your authenticity! Keep doing what you're doing!
businesses are holding back especially with staff ecommerce retail warehouses. and complex fiscality..the empowerment the AI gives....big orgs are thinking how to harness and how to hide it or even Im vulnerable when businesses can react to real time monitoring
I love how you are canned on your recap and I truly believe you are the leader in this space. I don’t follow much on the social medias and I don’t have FB, IG on my phone or bookmarked. But I do have few burner accounts I have in those sites in case I need to comment on someone else post to get ‘free resources’ :)
Really appreciate your comments about education. I’m an elementary school teacher and am deeply concerned about where this is headed. It’s all very misaligned as you say.