Nickey Skarstad

Beliefs Korrents

• Korrents What they believe 10 beliefs — each backed by an exact quote.

  Each is a korrent — compiled by korrents.com, not by them: the one-line wordings are korrents', the quotes are theirs.

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  • As AI models' capabilities converge, the model itself is becoming less of a differentiator.

    And let's be real: we're reaching the point where the actual AI models are becoming commoditized. GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini, DeepSeek … they're all impressive, and they're all getting better at roughly the same rate. As capabilities converge, the tech itself becomes less of a differentiator.

    Your AI Is too smart for normal people ☠️ Said 3 Apr 2025

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    AnthropicOpenAIGoogle

  • The winners in AI will be those with the most intuitive user experiences, not the cleverest algorithms.

    The winners in the AI race won't necessarily be those with the cleverest algorithms, but those who create the most intuitive, empowering user experiences. They'll be the ones who make advanced technology feel natural, even obvious.

    Your AI Is too smart for normal people ☠️ Said 3 Apr 2025

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  • Social platforms like Instagram and Facebook optimized for engagement and ad revenue rather than friendship.

    This transformation hasn't happened by accident. The business models of platforms like Instagram and Facebook depend on engagement and ad revenue, not on the quality of your friendships. And so gradually, they've optimized for content that drives monetization and engagement, not connection.

    If NOT friend, why friend shaped? Said 27 Mar 2025

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    friendshipsocial media

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  • Friend-tech will mature into hybrid products that use technology as a bridge to in-person connection, not a replacement.

    I believe we're still in the early stages of this market. Just as wellness evolved from simple meditation apps to sophisticated ecosystems blending digital and physical experiences, friend-tech will mature beyond simple matchmaking to more nuanced approaches. Here's what I'm watching for: Hybrid models: The most promising solutions will blend digital connection with IRL experiences, recognizing that technology works best as a bridge to human contact, not a replacement.

    If NOT friend, why friend shaped? Said 27 Mar 2025

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  • Tightly coupling a product to one AI model's patterns is technical debt.

    Every time you tightly couple your system to a specific model's patterns, you're accumulating technical debt that will cost you later. Don’t optimize dev speed at the expense of operational flexibility.

    Date the models before you commit Said 31 Jan 2025

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    software quality

  • Products that win long-term help users exercise agency rather than relying on addiction mechanisms.

    Your job isn't just shipping features, it's understanding how those features shape human behavior. The products that truly win long-term aren't the ones with the most sophisticated addiction mechanisms. They're the ones that help users exercise agency and become who they want to be.

    Why every product is becoming a game Said 21 Jan 2025

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    Addiction

  • Treating a product's community as genuine partners avoids revolts and builds a better product.

    Remember: Your community's success is your success. When you treat them as genuine partners in your product's evolution, you not only avoid the revolts—you build something far better than you could have alone.

    The high cost of ignoring your community Said 21 Nov 2024

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  • Building trust at work strategically is one of the most important things for a career, and few people do it.

    What's wild, though – after years operating at top growth-stage companies, I rarely see people approach building trust strategically - even though it’s one of the most important things they can do for their career.

    Charging your trust battery at work 🔋 Said 4 Nov 2024

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  • Personal taste is what will make products stand out in the increasing sameness of the internet.

    Your taste comes into play in this brave new world, because it is what will help you build products that stand out in the increasing sameness of the Internet. We will notice people and products that break through the monoculture.

    Why your personal taste matters more than ever Said 27 Feb 2024

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    taste

  • Duolingo's product experience keeps improving because of its culture of dogfooding.

    Someone recently asked me why Duolingo has such an incredible product experience (in their words: “that continues to get better”) and my quick answer was pretty simple. Duolingo has a strong culture of dogfooding.

    How to create a culture of dogfooding Said 2 Jan 2024

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