Recurrent Patterns

Recurrent Patterns is a venture exploring strategies and insights around leading-edge companies, technology and cultural trends. Vaclav engages with leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, authors and others who can share their perspectives in long-form conversations.

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Trains

We wanted freedom from the train schedule. Now, Uber’s “Route Share” promises pickups every 20 minutes on direct paths. Congrats on launching... public transit.

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Facebook: the new digital pimp

As Meta defends its monopoly in court, it rolls out chatbots to keep users engaged by sharing their intimate secrets. The product may change, but the strategy doesn’t. It wants to own you.

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Another day, another monopoly

Google has been found guilty twice for being a monopoly. Now the real question is what the remedy should be and to what end.

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AI vibes

The new dream: one person, one AI, and a one billion-dollar company. All you need is to send your vibes to AI and the rest is done for you.

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AI talking to AI

We taught people how to talk to AI. Now we’re trying to set up a blind date for AI models to talk to each other. What could go wrong?

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AI troubles at Apple’s kingdom

Apple promised AI that’s private, powerful, and personal. The problem? Those goals might not be compatible.
Now, it’s a puzzle Apple may not be able to solve.

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