Dot Social
Mike McCue
Learn about the Internet’s next wave on the open social web and what it will unlock for how we connect, communicate, and innovate online. Hosted by Flipboard CEO Mike McCue.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 48min
BBC's Experiment in the Fediverse, with Senior Firestarter Ian Forrester
Ian Forrester, Senior Firestarter in the BBC's R&D Lab, discusses the BBC's experiments in the Fediverse, decentralized systems, and owning your sense of identity in the Fediverse. They explore the potential of creating well-managed micro communities on Mastodon, designing a better multi-instance experience, and the excitement around the creation of ActivityPub.
Nov 28, 2023 • 53min
ActivityPub and the End of Walled Gardens, with Evan Prodromou
Evan Prodromou, creator of ActivityPub, explains how the protocol enables open-source social networks in the Fediverse. They discuss the importance of interoperability, the adoption of ActivityPub, decentralized innovation, and the role of advertising in the decentralized network.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 59min
Decentralizing Innovation, with Techdirt's Mike Masnick
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.
