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The Early Days of Internet Content Creation
34:12 - 42:51 (08:38)
In the early 90s, the idea was that internet technology would enable anyone to become a provider of content, from home movies to grocery store advertisements. However, cable companies saw their business as selling eyeballs to advertisers rather than delivering delightful content to customers.
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The ARPANET played a significant role in shaping social life in its early days, particularly with the rise of email and text messaging.
34:12 - 37:20 (03:07)
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The ARPANET played a significant role in shaping social life in its early days, particularly with the rise of email and text messaging. Living on social media became a norm and had a significant impact on people's daily lives.
ChapterThe Early Days of Internet Content Creation
Episode#126 – James Gosling: Java, JVM, Emacs, and the Early Days of Computing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The cable companies' view of the reason for having cable TV is to capture eyeballs.
37:20 - 40:30 (03:10)
Summary
The cable companies' view of the reason for having cable TV is to capture eyeballs. At the deepest fibers of their being, the cable TV companies, broadcasters, and phone companies have always hated the internet.
ChapterThe Early Days of Internet Content Creation
Episode#126 – James Gosling: Java, JVM, Emacs, and the Early Days of Computing
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the early 90s, internet technologies presented the opportunity for anyone to become a provider of content, including home movies and essays.
40:30 - 42:51 (02:20)
Summary
In the early 90s, internet technologies presented the opportunity for anyone to become a provider of content, including home movies and essays. This was a contrast to the view held by phone and cable company employees who believed their job was to deliver quality content to paying customers.