Explore the future of the internet in this 41-minute talk featuring Chris Dixon and Jonah Peretti. Delve into the evolution of the web, from its early days to emerging trends like crypto and blockchain networks. Discover the concept of "outside-in vs inside-out" innovation, the potential for a community-owned internet, and the convergence of technologies shaping the next era of the web. Learn about first and second-order effects of the internet, decentralized networks, and the expansion of transactional media. Gain insights into the pioneering spirit of the early internet, the constant evolution of the online landscape, and predictions for its future development.
The Future of the Internet: Evolution, Innovation, and Decentralization
Overview
Syllabus
The pioneering spirit of the early internet []
Predictions about what we can expect from the internet as it continues to evolve []
Outside-in vs. Inside-out technology adoption patterns []
Why big innovations often happen outside of regular business hours []
Why the Internet is a constantly evolving organism []
Definition and examples of first order and second order effects of the Internet []
Definition of Fourth and Fifth Estate []
Discussion on Decentralized networks []
The possible future of Internet governance []
Blockchain as an extension of open source []
A brief history of RSS and the innovations it lead to []
Chris breaks down the next phase of technological convergence []
The expansion of transactional media []
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