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Techpope

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About Techpope

I'm an ambitious 18 year old philosopher and entrepreneur who's trying to get some of his ideas off the ground; unfortunately Belgium sucks so it is incredibly difficult for me to do so in that uninspiring and discouraging environment.

Recent public activity

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    Comment #6010919

    This seems like a classic "Apple did that so why don't we?" approach, which doesn't have to be bad but people shouldn't copy Apple for the sake of it; they should copy them because…

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    Comment #6008378

    Peter Thiel will fix you up with a seastead ;)

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    Comment #6008364

    Yes, the worst part I forgot :P

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    Comment #6008354

    Am I right to assume that you can technically handle the idea on your own? If that is the case I would launch and try to get some people to use it(I know that it sounds easier than…

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    Comment #6008295

    I know it is cliché but you should start doing something you really love. That is at least what works for me. Trying to figure out your priorities also helps, ask yourself what it …

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    Comment #6008257

    I think it's more important not to discourage it. It looks awfully artificial if you go out of your way to promote it and will raise suspicion that one is not there because of the …

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    Comment #6008225

    Correct. Regarding companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Yahoo; the answer is not using their services at all since you don't pay them yourself but you do by viewing ads.

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    Comment #6008149

    I always hated cars, maybe not having humans be in charge of them will decrease my hate.

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    Comment #6008141

    The saddest part about this whole PRISM scandal to me is that the tech companies involved did not seem at all opposed to the idea - and even if they were, why not give your custome…