Tech systems can be compared to forms of government, such as direct democracy (like in California) and a republic (like Facebook). Both tech systems and governments face similar challenges related to rule of law, scale, size, behavior, trust, and stability. These organizations are focused on building trust and stability akin to how successful forms of government operate.
A jury decided the Google Play store unfairly stifles competition and maintains a monopoly. Kevin and Casey discuss how the ruling could reshape the digital economy. Then, a growing movement of developers and enthusiasts of artificial intelligence want the technology developed as quickly as possible, even if it has negative consequences for humanity. And finally, why the internet of the future could look totally different.
Today’s guest: Cloudflare CEO and co-founder Matthew Prince.
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