Many people are dunking on astrology startups, saying we should build LLMs instead. It's not that simple. If we were a civilization innovating at the frontiers, we would have led the LLM race, but we didn't. A similar perspective is a medical company aiming to cure cancer. It needs substantial, long-term funding or must sell painkillers or vitamins to eventually fund cancer research. Similarly, astrology startups are preparations that fixes logistical issues, paving the way for future innovations.