This is an incredibly weird view to me. If I borrow a hammer from my neighbor, although I don’t own the hammer, it doesn’t suddenly make the hammer not a tool. Associating a tool with the concept of ownership feels like an odd argument to make.
Maybe I am misunderstanding something here but I’ve seen ads for at least two different companies aimed specifically at this problem. Never used them so I don’t know if it’s a one click resolution or not but the surfacing subscriptions you’re paying for and aren’t aware of is the main part of their advertising.
I watch almost everything on my computer or smartphone but we have young kids at home and the TV is constantly streaming Youtube content throughout the day. By that measure, it clocks more watch time than anything I would stream on my devices.
I use to be huge into listening to music in the 90s. Gradually at the turn of the century, I practically stopped and almost never listen to music these days.
I can't speak for others but for me it was a couple of things... When working, I zone out quite a bit to the point that it's like not hearing music anyway so what's the point. If anything music can be distracting. Unfortunately unlike others, I prefer absence of sound aside from stuff like keyboard typing when I'm working.
Outside of work related stuff, I gradually faded out listening to music altogether in the car or while running as well. I generally prefer instead to ride in silence thinking (zoning out again) or if I listen to stuff, stand up comedy somehow became a thing to replace music
Edit: It is worth noting most of my music exposure these days if at all (and if you can call it that) is coming across stuff on YouTube or while watching a movie and music enhances the film lol. It did a major 180 in my life.
I partially agree with Pytrin. While its true not everyone quits their job to dive into a startup immediately, its arguable whether or not those are even startups yet or just projects.
That said, if you aren't at the stage where you can commit to doing a startup, you probably shouldn't be applying to YC.
I can't speak with any statistic but in the few years I've lived in the Bay Area, the number of Mac users is insanely dominating. Its quite rare to see a PC in my own experience
One possible answer is a degree is not indicative of whether or not a person can perform a job well. Unless its a legally obligated position (practicing law or medicine for example), this could alienate talent that might otherwise do well.
Its almost impossible to miss if you live in SF. There are way too many everywhere. Especially if you have friends in the area who are into tech. Also people list events all the time.