Ed Zitron on Materials

As @kakashiii111 said - why does NVIDIA need to put down a $150m deposit? Meta has the money too! This is so utterly peculiar

197 likes4 repliesPosted Mar 6, 2026

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Why it worked

Leads with a specific number, which is concrete enough to be worth a second of attention.
Uses concrete numbers instead of vague claims, which makes it credible and quotable.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.
Short sentences keep the pace up, so the reader never has to re-read a line.

The mechanics

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