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Decentralizing Innovation, with Techdirt's Mike Masnick
Nov 21, 2023
Techdirt's Mike Masnick discusses the history of walled gardens, the potential of decentralized social media, and the importance of open platforms for innovation. They explore platforms like Mastodon and Blue Sky, the challenges and benefits of decentralization, and the power of custom feeds. They also highlight the significance of content endorsement and the symbiotic relationship between AI and humans in navigating social media.
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Quick takeaways
- The open social web has the potential to become a mainstream alternative to current walled gardens, allowing individuals to own their online relationships and interactions.
- The Fediverse, a decentralized social media movement, offers alternatives to centralized platforms with platforms like Blue Sky and NoStir.
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The rise of walled gardens in social media
In the 1990s, we saw the shift from wall gardens like AOL to the open web, marking a period of innovation and growth. However, new walled gardens such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have emerged. The question is whether the open social web will become a mainstream alternative to these existing walled gardens, allowing individuals to own their online relationships and interactions.
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