[godelski]

Interestingly a problem we as nerds often have is thinking that if we have the best product or best skills that it will win out. In reality the best often doesn't win because there are many other factors (and we can see a history of superior technologies being beat out). That assistant that acts as an actual recommendation system and removes the human element could bring us closer to that meritocracy based product world, which seems beneficial to everyone. But determining what is best is a very difficult problem to begin with.

[mattlutze]

Good long-term relationship building can be as compelling a feature as what the product actually does. It's short-sighted to discount the value of enjoying having bought what you buy.