

The story of the internet, emergent networks, and their effects
20 snips Feb 11, 2024
Steven Johnson, a prolific author of books about technology and innovation, and Chris Dixon, founding partner of a16z crypto, discuss the history of their shared interests, emergent properties of decentralized networks, and the past, present, and future of the internet. They explore blockchain's potential in AI and content distribution, challenges of publishing, blockchain's impact on the music industry, and the transition to proof of stake and token implementation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Internet as a City: Exploring Decentralized Networks
02:34 • 24min
Blockchain's Intersection with AI and the New Covenant for Content and Distribution
26:09 • 3min
The Challenges of Publishing in a Fast-Changing Space
29:25 • 2min
Blockchain's Potential in the Music Industry
31:13 • 8min
Transition to Proof of Stake and Token Implementation
39:37 • 11min