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Paul Graham states that not thinking of startup ideas leads to good ideas. Whereby, one develops a way of thinking of ideas unconsciously. Thus, the idea of working on side projects because they're plain interesting.

The other alternative is to constantly think of startup ideas. PG warns against this mode of thinking.

What is HNs opinion on thinking of startup ideas, vs. not thinking of startup ideas. There are many examples of successful companies using the latter strategy, but are there examples of successful companies using the former idea?

Overall, which is the more viable strategy?

I'm interested in taking a Udacity course, but the technology course requirements state that the operating system for Macs should be OS X 10.11 and higher.

I was always content with leaving my MacBook Pro at OS X 10.8.5. I'm a little bit hesitant about what will happen with my machine after updating. Will it run a lot slower, or should I be fine? Also, should I update to OS X 10.11 or higher?

Thanks.

Example: Bill Gates' favorite books of 2017.

This question was asked two years ago on HN. I'd like to see some new responses. Non-fiction and fiction (e.g., 1984) both welcomed.

Hi HN,

I have no experience programming nor working with tech. I'm looking for an area of programming that has a lot of job opportunities, as well as being profitable.

Now I only know that there is mobile (iOS & Android), and there is web. I've been thinking of learning Swift, and going the iOS route, but I'd like to be aware of other possibilities. What other areas are there that a novice wouldn't know?

The key factors, once again, are job opportunities and salary.

Thanks.

Note: I'm a complete novice and don't even know how to program, but I'm very interested in innovation and tech.

Is it worthwhile to learn programming/tech knowledge, or should I save it for the experts? The reason I ask is that I believe tech + medicine is ripe for innovation. Thanks.

I'm only interested in programming as a tool to execute and make tangible my entrepreneurial ideas. If I don't have an idea, is it worth it to learn programming? Or should I first come up with an idea, then learn programming?

Thanks HN.

Complete beginner here. I'm wondering if someone can give me an overview of different areas of programming. I know there is mobile development and web development. That is the extent to my knowledge. I want to venture into a field that will be ripe for innovation in the years to come. I'm not necessarily looking for employable skills, but that won't hurt either. Initially, I was looking into iOS development, but the success rates for indie developers don't look promising.

Essentially, I'm looking for an overview of different fields and my interest is from an entrepreneurial standpoint. Thanks.

Is it that he reads constantly and eclectically?

My theory is that his physics and economics degree helps him to think technically and with a business mindset. Added that he reads widely and is talented.

In my opinion, the world will be a more interesting place if people learn to think like him.

I know this question has been asked before but the results are outdated. What are some websites that pique your interests?

An entrepreneur comes across a problem and develops a solution to the problem, but how does one initially find the problem? Are there certain skills one can develop that enhances problem-finding abilities?

Any books recommended?