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Dec 4, 2019·1 min read

Nothing’s wrong with addressing midlife crises with consumerism or vapid status symbols. Such pursuits contribute to the GDP, and isn’t that what it’s all about?

Chris Messina

Inventor of the hashtag. Ever-curious product designer and technologist. Previously: Google, Uber, Molly (YC W18).

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