Comment by lukev

Comment by lukev 4 days ago

5 replies

So you think consumer engagement ultimately drives what types of tech that companies invest in building? I can see that argument.

Why do companies want consumer engagement to start with?

charcircuit 4 days ago

Engagement is a proxy for user value. Things that User value can be monetized.

  • lukev 4 days ago

    So it's fair to say that effectiveness at monetization is an extremely strong evolutionary pressure on how technology evolves?

    • charcircuit 4 days ago

      No, something can monetize well but only for a small audience. This is what building for a niche does. What works for a niche may not match the macro trends that are at play.

      • fsckboy 4 days ago

        the thing about evolutionary pressure is, it works on all niches, all at the same time

        • charcircuit 4 days ago

          But the pressure doesn't follow monetization efficiency.