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Achilles rupture recovery update: 4th post-surgical appointment (7 weeks after surgery)

by Chris Yeh

It’s been three weeks since my last update, and during the intervening time, I’d say that my recovery has been slow but steady. In my last update, I described a minor complication; a dissolving stitch left one of my minor incisions somewhat open, a condition known as dehiscence. The treatment was to change the bandage … Continue reading Achilles rupture recovery update: 4th post-surgical appointment (7 weeks after surgery)

From Search to Feed

by Chris Yeh

The evolution of the internet from search-oriented to feed-oriented may be a negative. Search required consumers to be active; the internet responded to their questions, and rewarded those who could think clearly and compose the best queries. Feeds simple require consumers who are reactive; tune into Facebook (or Twitter or Instagram or Snap…) and then … Continue reading From Search to Feed

Context Reveals Unspoken Principles

by Chris Yeh

A common rhetorical technique I see being used all the time is to make arguments based on isolated statements. The formula is: “Because Person X said Y, she is or isn’t Z.” The issue with this approach is that ignores the fact that context reveals unspoken principles. If you meet a person who extols the … Continue reading Context Reveals Unspoken Principles

The Simple Problem With WeWork

by Chris Yeh

During the rise of WeWork, I’ve had many friends dismiss the company as an unprofitable house of cards. I’ve defended the company, arguing that WeWork has a simple but brilliant model that gives it a huge advantage over conventional office space, which I summarize as follows: Convince people to accept 50% as much square footage … Continue reading The Simple Problem With WeWork

White Identity Isn’t The Same As White Nationalism

by Chris Yeh

The country (including me) is thinking and talking a lot about race recently. Reading this article in The Atlantic, about the work of Professor Ashley Jardina of Duke, gave me new nuance to my perspective. In her book, White Identity Politics, Jardina draws a distinction between those who self-identify as white but hold no animus … Continue reading White Identity Isn’t The Same As White Nationalism

To sharpen your thinking, engage with those who disagree

by Chris Yeh

One of the reasons it’s useful to engage with people who don’t agree with you is that it forces you to think much more rigorously.It’s easy to get away with sloppy thinking and careless arguments when you’re preaching to the choir. As long as what you say supports their beliefs, they won’t point out the … Continue reading To sharpen your thinking, engage with those who disagree

Come with me to Doha this October (all expenses paid)

by Chris Yeh

Back in 2017, I worked with the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) to run week-long program for entrepreneurs to visit Doha, look for great technologies to commercialize, and walk away with as much as $500K in seed funding from the Qatar Technology Venture Fund to launch a new startup. Things went so well, we’re doing it … Continue reading Come with me to Doha this October (all expenses paid)

Achilles rupture recovery update: 3nd post-surgical appointment (4 weeks after surgery)

by Chris Yeh

It’s been another week, so it’s time for another update! I had another post-surgical appointment yesterday, and the news continues to be good. My doctor reports that the tendon seems to be very solid, and the healing continues. The only minor complication is a slight amount of wound dehiscence; essentially, the dissolving stitches are dissolving … Continue reading Achilles rupture recovery update: 3nd post-surgical appointment (4 weeks after surgery)

Achilles rupture recovery update: Week 3

by Chris Yeh

It’s been three weeks since my surgery on the 2nd. I don’t have a doctor’s appointment this week, but there’s still plenty of news! First, I can feel that the healing process has continued. The day after getting my stitches removed, I definitely felt increased pain and swelling, but in the week since, both have … Continue reading Achilles rupture recovery update: Week 3

Achilles rupture recovery update: 2nd post-surgical appointment (2 weeks after surgery)

by Chris Yeh

I had my second post-surgical appointment this afternoon, and everything is looking good. My doctor removed the stitches from my leg, and put me back in my familiar walking boot. So far, there have been no complications from the surgery, and everything seems to be on track. He examined the tendon and announced that he … Continue reading Achilles rupture recovery update: 2nd post-surgical appointment (2 weeks after surgery)