The Transition from Open Web to Segmented Internet

The discussion highlights the shift from a previously open internet to a more segmented landscape, where different platforms operate as isolated kingdoms. In the past, users could freely navigate the web, linking between various sites and engaging in cross-platform discourse. However, now access is restricted, requiring users to go through specific gateways like Google for platforms such as Reddit and Twitter, which have limited API access. This change has transformed the internet into a series of closed ecosystems, making communication and information sharing more cumbersome.