The world becoming increasingly protocolized does not necessarily mean it is becoming less agentic.
Lower barriers to creating protocols enable more people to start protocols and shape behaviors.
More powerful tools like AI and blockchains enable the creation of powerful protocols.
Increased automation and technology can redistribute agency, benefiting some while reducing it for others.
The idea of a fixed amount of work or agency is a fallacy in a growing economy.
Tim Beiko, who runs the core protocol meetings for Ethereum, teams up with writer and consultant Venkatesh Rao to discuss their “Summer of Protocols” research program. This initiative brought together 33 researchers with a wide range of expertise to investigate protocols across several domains. Join us for an in-depth exploration of protocols: understanding what they are, their importance, why they can go wrong, and much more! Important Links: