apoptosis
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Programmed cell death, referenced to explain how eye development is suppressed in cavefish.
Why it's here
Placed in Hold: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 4Hacker News·7/10/2026researchWhy Successful Companies Become Blind to Competence
This essay argues that successful companies can lose the ability to recognize and reward real competence as they grow, because their internal environment stops selecting for it. It uses the Mexican cavefish as a metaphor for how traits can disappear when conditions no longer favor them, leading to fragile systems, weak hiring signals, and bureaucracy that suppresses excellence.