Evolution of Forms in Literature and the Impact of the Internet

The speaker reflects on the evolution of literary forms, particularly systems novels of the 60s and 70s, likening them to technological advancements like transistors and integrated circuits. With the rise of the Internet, the speaker notes a shift in storytelling where novels resemble the Internet's way of connecting ideas instead of focusing on character arcs. The speaker expresses concern that this transgressive form of the novel has been rapidly consumed and made available to everyone, likening it to a form being worn out quickly.