Impact and Fragmentation of the Internet

The podcast delves into the concept of a potential splintering of the Internet, known as a Splinternet, where the global interconnected communications system becomes segmented and varied. This is exemplified by China's heavily censored Internet and differences in apps and services allowed across countries. The discussion highlights how trade wars and protectionism are contributing to this fragmentation, raising concerns about restricted access to information and services, ultimately deviating from the original vision of a globally interconnected web.