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HYPE DEFLATION & INFLATION: THE ENDLESS EBB AND FLOW
Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter
This article discusses the cyclical nature of hype in technology, illustrating how various tech sectors like VR, AI, and crypto experience peaks of inflated expectations and troughs of disillusionment, yet true innovation and conviction persist through these cycles. It emphasizes the importance of genuine belief in technology's potential over the temporary allure of hype, using examples of individuals and companies who remained committed to their visions despite fluctuating public interest.