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E43: Benedict Evans on Automation Crypto, VR, and Predicting the Future of Tech

"Turpentine VC" | Venture Capital and Investing

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The Problem with the 'Killer Use Case' Argument

Focusing on finding a 'killer use case' for a new technology can be misleading as history has shown with 3G mobile technology. Instead of searching for a single remarkable application, the value lies in the capability itself. In the case of 3G, the true innovation was having the internet accessible on a mobile device, not specific applications like video calls. Similarly, the idea of a single 'killer app' for open-source technology is flawed as the true power lies in its ability to facilitate a wide range of innovations across different domains.

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