The speaker was enamored with the possibilities of the internet back in its early days and recognized the potential for making money. They persisted in trying to get a job at a company despite there not being any positions available, eventually leading to a job offer.
The speaker shares their experience of the early days of the internet and how products like Adobe Photoshop and Windows opened up new opportunities. They also discuss how studying computer science and the potential of the internet fascinated them.
The speaker talks about the positive aspects of the internet and how it doesn't hurt anyone, and mentions a silly video they posted online.
The pressure to conform often discourages people from trying new things, but the internet provides a space to connect with supportive communities who believe in you and your potential.
The internet is a global culture that has to be accessible to everyone, and although few companies may control it, their control is not assured. Internet service providers are upset because bandwidth-hogging companies are not paying their fair share.
In this podcast, James Ball discusses the ownership of the internet and how it owns us. He also promotes his book and an audible version narrated by himself.
The internet has enabled more efficient distribution channels for information and made it easier to discover correct information. As a result, products can now be adopted via these new transparency and efficacy channels like Hacker News, Twitter, and blogs.
Every generation has felt like the world is going to end, but with the internet, people need to use their voice to build up and speak about the things that are important to them.
The early days of the internet were made to feel dangerous yet thrilling, like a nightclub with no bouncer, and this helped to attract a particular set of users who were interested in such a scene.
The internet is allowing for the democratization of information which gives people the ability to rise up and demand better conditions from their governments. In the face of regimes like the CCP, it's important to recognize that they are influenced by the same people they govern.
The internet was originally intended to quickly spread quality information and expand people's worldviews, but with the rise of spam, it has become increasingly difficult to navigate. Despite this challenge, companies are trying to find ways to combat spam and keep the internet a valuable resource for information.
Yoel discusses how the internet has brought people together and provided access to communities that were once hard to find. He argues in favor of children being able to access adult internet services in his PhD thesis.
The speaker discusses the symbolism of the internet, comparing it to the wonders of the world in terms of its value and importance despite its lack of physical presence.
A security researcher created a stunning animated map, that displays the internet's 24-hour cycle and what hour of the day different parts of the world come online and go offline. The map went viral, because of its beauty, and showcased the extent of internet activity and how interconnected activities are globally.
The internet is rampant with false information with people seeking to manipulate others. As adults, we need to be better equipped to identify these attempts as we are not that evolved and can be easily manipulated.
