The Joe Rogan Experience #1236 - Jack Dorsey
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Feb 1, 2019 Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of Twitter, shares insights into the platform's evolution from a personal communication tool to a global powerhouse. He delves into the origins of hashtags and their impact on public discourse. The conversation also touches on the negative behaviors in anonymous interactions and the challenge of moderating content while promoting diverse perspectives. Dorsey emphasizes the ethical responsibilities of social media, the potential of cryptocurrencies, and innovative financial solutions aimed at empowering underserved communities.
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Unforeseen Impact
- Joe Rogan points out the unpredictable nature of Twitter's evolution.
- He highlights how nobody could have foreseen its current impact, like a president using it to threaten other countries.
Twitter's Origin
- Jack Dorsey explains Twitter began as a Hack Week project at Odeo, a podcasting company.
- The initial goal was to create a platform for personal use and connection among colleagues.
Emergent Features
- Jack Dorsey emphasizes how Twitter's key features (at symbol, hashtag, retweet) emerged from user behavior.
- They were discovered, not invented by the company, highlighting the platform's organic growth.