Chapter
The Future of Commerce and Open Source Tools
21:47 - 27:24 (05:36)
The speaker talks about the current state and potential of open source tools in the realm of commerce and how it compares to the early days of blogging. He also discusses his interest in finding solutions for fundamental interactions on the web that are lacking in current tools.
Clips
The lack of open source tools for web interaction is a problem in areas such as community participation and curation.
21:47 - 24:12 (02:24)
Summary
The lack of open source tools for web interaction is a problem in areas such as community participation and curation. While messaging has seen a lot of investment and progress, there is still a need for better tools in areas such as wikis.
ChapterThe Future of Commerce and Open Source Tools
Episode#190: Matt Mullenweg on the Characteristics and Practices of Successful Entrepreneurs
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker notes that commerce is where blogging was in 2007-2008, with great hosted and open-source tools already existing, such as WooCommerce.
24:12 - 27:24 (03:11)
Summary
The speaker notes that commerce is where blogging was in 2007-2008, with great hosted and open-source tools already existing, such as WooCommerce. However, making commerce accessible for everyone requires simplifying the process for non-tech savvy individuals, similar to how WordPress evolved over time.