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After hearing about this for weeks, I finally got to try it for myself! The wait in line was about 20 minutes, but people in line kept telling me it was worth the wait. And, I guess I agree. It was good! But at the same time, it may just be overhyped. Next time, I think I'll just get the ice cream part of it. Took too long to finish all that sweetness!
And we finally did find our trail, though not until mid-afternoon. We decided to tank up on runoff from the snow and traverse the 5 miles to Tilted Mesa for the night, a few miles short of our goal of Nankoweap Creek. The traverse followed a sometimes narrow and exposed shelf high above the canyon floor, but the many dire assessments we'd read about the Nankoweap Trail's dangers proved way overhyped, especially with no snow on the narrowest parts.
Dinner at L'Elephant Restaurant, one of the top restaurants in Luang Prabang (No.1 on Tripadvisor), famous for their French dishes.
"Served with Dauphinois Gratin and Buttered Vegetables"
I had high hopes - it was after all the No.1 voted restaurant and there were good reviews.
My entree certainly looked beautiful and impressive when it arrived. (I was looking forward to it) The sides of potato and vegetable were done nicely and tastily.
The first sign of doubt crept in when I am unable to effectively slice through the duck. I dismissed it and went ahead anyway. First bite : taste was good - protein seasoned well. Then a second bite, a third, a fourth and so forth. The meat was a tad overdone, turning an edge on the tough side despite the pinkish appearance. It was a bit of a chewing affair, which dampened by expectations.
The dish never live up to my expectations and I couldn't help wondering if everything may have been a tad overhyped especially after I found out that at the proteins served at my table, were all on the tougher side of chews.
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Finally went there for the first time after hearing a lot of good things.
Sadly, I felt that it was overhyped.
Lady Liberty's role has always been to act as a beacon of freedom for the ships arriving in in New York City's harbor. A fitting symbol for a society based on the principle of liberty.
These days we seem content with overhyped threats and devious legislation is turning the idea of liberty on it's head. Somewhat befitting, that Lady Lib these days seems somewhat shrouded in fog.
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Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Roof of the Pedrera. These are the only two pictures you will find in my photostream of anything by that overhyped fraud Gaudi.
If you repeat a lie often enough, soon at least you will believe it. This overhyped gift shop on the seedier end of the Las Vegas strip is pretty much a glorified Dollar Store.
(If you have a knack for capturing the spirit/humor of tourist traps and overcrowded tourist attractions, please drop us a line at tackytouristphotos.com/submit-your-photos/)
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Article: max-lang-orsini.co.uk/was-cyberpunk-2077-overhyped/
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that a game named ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ was supposed to change gaming forever. What happened to all of this talk? In this article, we are going to diagnose Cyberpunk 2077’s rise to fame and how it suddenly came to a halt, if not a decline after it’s release.
This wasn't just a cheese ball.
Note the painstakingly laid out crackers, with two circles traveling in opposite directions? This meticulous attention to detail, my friends, was no accident. Culinary art is what this is, a masterwork. The culmination of years cheese ball making practice, and studying of techniques of design.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Everyone that goes to the UK has to visit Stonehenge, or so it seems. I thought it would be overhyped, but I was actually pleasantly surprised. There are a lot of people there, but the grounds are so large it's easy to keep your distance from others. The audioguide is pretty good, and frankly it's hard to overstate how awe-inspiring these ancient stone pillars are in person.
What motivated the Neolithic people to build such a monumental structure? What did they use it for? How did they build it given the tools available in 2500 BC? These and other questions have vexed researchers for a couple hundred years. To be honest, I think it adds to the air of mystery surrounding Stonehenge and the other Neolithic sites.
One of the things I liked the most about this area was its similarity to the Barrow Downs in Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring: barrows, megalithic monuments, burial hordes of treasure, etc. Given that Tolkien taught at nearby Oxford, it shouldn't be too surprising.
This is a bit of a different perspective from the standard view, but the light was best from this spot.
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Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
The Roman Baths complex is a world heritage site and the only hot water spring in England. Personally I was disappointed and found it overhyped. The people around seems to be enjoying it a lot and gasping in amazement to see the water bubbling. For the record , you can see a lot of these hot springs in my state .
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FORTUNE GLOBAL FORUM
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sunday, October 26, 2025
12:45 – 2:15 PM
LUNCH SESSIONS 1
WHERE TO INVEST NEXT?
New technologies are opening doors to fresh investment opportunities—from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and climate tech to shifts in mobility, digital infrastructure, and biotech. As innovation accelerates, the challenge is knowing which trends have staying power. So where are smart investors putting their capital today? What’s real versus overhyped? Hear insights from seasoned investors on how to spot the next big thing before everyone else does.
Cate Ambrose, Chief Executive Officer, Global Private Capital Association
Haydar Haba, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner, Andra Capital
Alderman Alastair King DL, Lord Mayor of London 2024-2025
George Walker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Neuberger Berman
Lu Zhang, Founder and Managing Partner, Fusion Fund
Moderator: Lee Clifford, Executive Editor, Fortune
Location: Marasem 2
Photograph by Iman Al-dabbagh/Fortune
A nicely done up old non alcoholic palace. A quiet place when the overhyped camel market isn't attracing people like me by the ton!
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
I love this guy's face! We originally planned to see the Louvre in 2 days, but once we got there, got our audio headset thingies, and got in gear, we decided to just see the stuff we really wanted to see first (before we got tired & cranky) & sweep the rest. We did see all 3 sections, and stood nose-2-nose with the Mona Lisa. Nothing there is overhyped; the Mona Lisa & Venus de Milo don't disappoint in the slightest. But, there are lots of other neat things there, too....like this guy!
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Fortune Brainstorm Health
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017. San Diego, CA
4:00 PM
IS HUBRIS HURTING SCIENCE?
Ambition is the fuel of progress—the stuff that pushes wide-eyed scientists and engineers to pull endless all-nighters in the lab, that motivates inventors and entrepreneurs to bounce back after each defeat. But does having too much of this special sauce lead to self-delusion? At what point does one’s fervent belief in the potential of a new technology or therapy translate into overhype? We sit down with Guardant Health CEO Helmy Eltoukhy to talk about the need for internal reality checks—and ask a question that would be unthinkable in Silicon Valley: Are we rushing our way to failure?
Helmy Eltoukhy, Co-founder and CEO, Guardant Health
Interviewer: Clifton Leaf, Fortune
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Brainstorm Health
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Recently I took a trip to the US, and per usual, I look for unloved toys to adopt along the way.. but generally I fail miserably because of the exchange rate. This time, on the way back to Canada, I passed through Buffalo, and along the way I picked up a straggler - the Union Creative HDGE Technical Statue No. 6 - Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost In The Shell S.A.C.
The character needs no introduction. She's not even the first one of this character that has graced my page. Having said all that, this statue is considered by most to be the one that truly captures the character design from this particular series of the show It's hard to disagree when artists generally took some artistic liberties when they worked on other statues, in particular the face followed by her curves, with this one adhering much closer to the source material.
I imagine this is why the aftermarket price on this statue is absurdly high, especially if you get the versions with the translucent legs.
Statue comes with the main statue and the base, a simple triangular base. Her pistol comes permanently attached
Now, because the aftermarket price is absurd, and I'm cheap, I ended up rescuing this one despite it not being in the best shape. Of course, i didn't pay anywhere close to current market prices.
The various photos show off not only the overall beautiful sculpt which also includes some nice detailing on the jacket and musculature, but also, the battle damage this poor statue endured, which included scuffs and general damage. Some of it, to my surprise, kind of cleaned off but took off some of the base paint, which is unfortunate but at least it's relatively the same colour. But there's no coming back from broken bits.
At least the face itself survived in tact.
So this statue retailed for about 11,000 Yen back in 2018 or so, and is somewhere between 1/6 and 1/7 in scale. So effectively modern pricing, which isn't exactly outrageous. I just expected that for all the price that it would have at least Bishoujo level of finishes. As mentioned, the overall sculpt isn't bad at all. But there are some some rough finishes in terms of sanding, most notable on her exposed shoulder and the right thigh. Fit is acceptable but I've definitely seen better Some people have pointed out the shading on the skin is a bit odd looking, but it's not as odd as having the exposed back being a different skin tone. The seam on the hair isn't particularly well hidden (or at all) but at least the colouring there is right. Paint work is competent, about what I'd expect from something in this price point.
So overall, this statue pretty much is what I'd expect from this price point, given the license and all that. But its certainly not flawless, and it's times like that I'm glad that I just opted for a damaged one. If I had dropped the current asking price of like $300 USD on this piece, I'd be pissed, even if was pristine.
I guess it's safe to say that even anime statue collectors can get sucked up into the hype.
Image Source: Courtesy Vita Coco
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