Yes, performance can be objectively measured but different companies choose different metrics to optimize. The choice stems from subjective preferences. Hyundai optimizes for price and caters to the middle class, whereas Bugatti optimizes for speed and caters to whatever their market is. So subjectivity is inherent in the metrics we choose.
Third world countries don't have the liberty to make choices based on their perceived good-ness - they can't choose renewable energy sources based purely on the fact that they are better for the environment. They kinda sorta had to go down that road of fossil fuels because economics is crucial. I think that if there were a breakthrough that made renewables vastly cheaper than coal, India would be the first country to adopt the new tech.
So I see that alternative energy sources are talked about a lot when discussing climate change. Why isn't there just as much R&D and discussion going on about the other half of the equation - reversing climate change or reducing the amount of CO2 already in the atmosphere or making megacities smog-free?
Would you consider hiring an unpaid intern? I want to learn about applications of signal processing and machine learning to neural data and I can't think of a more effective place for doing so than Kernel.
I think convolvatron was really just asking you to add more detail (tech used, people involved, etc.) in your post. He couldn't care less about your inbox exploding.
What visa do international founders apply for when they are selected to join YC?
And those who decide to stay in the US and establish their startup here after the 3-month time period, what immigration options do they have?