Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Chris Dixon
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Apr 3, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Chris Dixon, an influential entrepreneur and a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, dives into the future of the internet. He discusses the evolution from Web2 to decentralized models, emphasizing the importance of community control. The decline of open protocols and the impact of blockchain technology are highlighted, alongside the changing landscape of search engines. Dixon also explores transformative revenue models in gaming and the potential of central bank digital currencies in reshaping financial systems, all while advocating for creator empowerment in the digital age.
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Early Programming Passion
- Chris Dixon's father gave him a TRS-80 computer, sparking a lifelong passion for programming.
- From age 10 to 23, he dedicated extensive time to coding, viewing it as a creative pursuit.
User Group Meetings
- Young Chris Dixon attended user group meetings near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
- These meetings involved pirating software, sharing programs, and learning from older computer hobbyists.
Shift to Tech
- Chris Dixon's passion for computing led him to philosophy, exploring how minds and language work.
- He later saw the internet startup world as creative and engaging, shifting his focus from academia to tech.
