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Paul Graham

It's hard to say exactly what it is about face-to-face contact that makes deals happen, but whatever it is, it hasn't yet been duplicated by technology.

Paul Graham

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Paul Graham is saying that there is something unique and important about meeting in person that helps people agree on deals. Despite advances in technology, no digital method has been able to fully copy this in-person effect.

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