a16z Podcast What's Next for the Internet?
Jan 19, 2020
Chris Dixon, a general partner at a16z and co-leader of the a16z crypto fund, dives into the future of the internet with Jonah Peretti, founder of BuzzFeed. They discuss the evolution from early web days to the potential of a community-owned internet. Key topics include the impact of technologies like blockchain on privacy, security, and decentralization, and how these innovations could reshape our digital experience. They highlight the persistent 'wild west' nature of the web, suggesting we're still navigating uncharted territory.
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Web 1.0 to Web 2.0
- The early web mimicked existing media, like early films filming plays.
- It evolved as people realized its potential for two-way communication, exemplified by platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
Wikipedia's Triumph
- Wikipedia, initially criticized for inaccuracy, became a dominant source of information.
- Its success demonstrates the power of collective user contribution and correction.
Outside-In vs. Inside-Out
- Technologies like open source follow an outside-in adoption, starting fringe and becoming mainstream.
- Inside-out technologies, like the iPhone, originate within established companies.
