This chapter explores the early stages of Wikipedia in 2001, its limited functionality and the importance of subtle design features that facilitated its net improvement over time. It also discusses the value of non-disruptive products and the acquisition or copying of startups by established companies.
Episode 103: I’m going to break down a seminal essay by Andreesen Horowitz General Partner Chris Dixon. In 2010, Chris wrote an essay titled “The next big thing will start out looking like a toy” which talks about why the next big technology product always starts out by being dismissed and being considered “toy-like.” And while I think understanding this essay and Chris’ words are always important, I think it’s an especially timely essay to read with the introduction of the Apple Vision Pro, which has taken the internet by storm since its release 2 days ago.
Original Essay: https://cdixon.org/2010/01/03/the-next-big-thing-will-start-out-looking-like-a-toy
Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/
Apple Vision Pro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtp6b76pMak
Museum of Failure: https://museumoffailure.com/
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