Information Contagion and Echochambers - Aryan Naik Blog
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Part 1: Internet Echo Chambers
Information contagion runs rampant in the startup and venture ecosystem and produces mediocre outcomes. As investors in the frontiers and fringes of technology we are inherently supposed to invest in contrarian and/or non-consensus ideas to produce returns. Comically investors are the most prone to groupthink. We are quick to recite talking points from the newest All-In Podcast or viral tweet. This happens in various echo chambers online and offline. This can also be extrapolated to advice given on the internet or by peers and mentors. These inputs should be weighted appropriately before…
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