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Netscape’s popularity was synonymous with the internet itself – which is to say, it exploded virtually overnight. In 1995, Netscape went public, reaching a then-unprecedented valuation of $2.9 Billion on the first day of its IPO.
chrisrempel.com • Part 1: the internet is having a kodak moment – Chris Rempel's Blog
Think of the vocal minority of Instagram users would like to view their feed chronologically, for example. Or the Facebook users who want to pay to turn off ads. Or look at all the impossible questions related to speech that are decided at a platform level, when they would better resolved at a personal one.
Casey Newton • What Instagram really learned from hiding like counts
My bold prediction here is that crypto networks and other DAOs will be some of the largest employers of talent on the planet. Imagine working for the Internet…
Andrew Beal • Issue #19: Participation
As the forest grows darker, noisier, and less human, I expect to invest more time in in-person relationships and communities. And while I love meatspace, this still feels like a loss.
Maggie Appleton • The Expanding Dark Forest and Generative AI
To whom do you look for answers and leadership, both in thought and action? Is it your family’s rabbi? The president? More likely, it’s the Substack writer whose work you follow devoutly and share widely or the influencer offering personal and professional guidance.
What's happening to trust?
Meanwhile, some key managers have quit, including one of Kalanick’s longtime former colleagues at Uber, Matt Atkin, who for the last two years was responsible for launching CloudKitchens’ business in new markets.
Amir Efrati • Kalanick’s CloudKitchens, Ideal Bet for Pandemic, Hits Snags
Companies will deploy AI recommendations to incentivize people to scroll, swipe, and watch for longer. It is rare that someone says, “I am so glad I spent an extra 15 minutes on TikTok today,” but that is what the system is optimized for. The downsides are fairly obvious—at their extreme, ad models can foster misinformation and outrage .
... See moreEvan Armstrong • Recommendation Algorithms Are a Necessary Evil (Sort Of)
You can join a Zoom with a link, but a company basically needs to onboard all of its employees if it wants to use Slack to communicate. Plus, Slack is mainly a B2B product, while Zoom serves (and counts in its 300 million figure) both B2B and B2C. As a result, Slack’s growth has been excellent but not as eye-popping as Zoom’s.