Dot Social
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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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.
