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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen
Block CEO: Twitter Evolution, Bitcoin and Digital Freedom
Feb 12, 2025
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block, dives into the origins and evolution of social media. He emphasizes the need for user agency and advocates for open protocols like Bitcoin to navigate fragmented regulations. Dorsey shares personal experiences with entrepreneurship, highlighting lessons learned from rejection. He also explores transformative meditation practices and offers insights on effective learning strategies across diverse subjects. Tune in for a fascinating look at the intersection of technology, finance, and personal growth.
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- Jack Dorsey emphasizes the importance of user co-creation in social media, which transformed Twitter into a platform for authentic dialogue and connection.
- Dorsey advocates for a decentralized social media future using open protocols to enhance transparency, empower users, and reduce centralized bias.
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The Birth of Twitter from Personal Curiosity
The idea for Twitter originated from Jack Dorsey's childhood fascination with city maps and the movement of people within urban spaces. Dorsey's interest in programming began when he wanted to create visual maps on the computer, which eventually led to a career in dispatching services. After years of exploration and technological advancements, he saw a gap in how people interacted with the world, which inspired him to visualize people's thoughts and actions in real time. This culminated in the birth of Twitter in 2006, originally developed during a hack week at a podcasting company, where Dorsey and a programmer quickly built a prototype that resonated with users.
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