Early days of the internet, unforeseen business models, and the importance of regulation

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Reflecting on the lack of a business model for the internet and the unexpected emergence of advertising as a revenue source, as well as the importance of smart regulation for a better world. Also includes information about the podcast Another Way and a call for donations.

No technology in the last two generations has more affected ordinary life and ordinary politics more profoundly than social media. In this episode, we talk to NYU Stern School of Business Professor Jonathan Haidt about how social media has changed us, and especially our kids, and what we might do to respond.