The New Internet

People vs Algorithms

The arrival of AI means the paradigm of searching for information and entertainment will give way to instant delivery. This week, we discuss the implications for the media ecosystem.

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• 00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation
• 00:08 The Power of Virtual Reality in Work
• 00:26 The Exhaustion of Video Calls
• 01:12 Introduction to the Show
• 01:57 Discussion on the Evolution of the Internet
• 02:50 The Rise of Tech Empires
• 03:07 Surviving in the Age of Tech Empires
• 03:57 Super Bowl Discussion
• 06:38 The Impact of the NFL
• 09:35 The Power of Super Bowl Commercials
• 10:56 The Rise of Temu
• 14:53 "Spulu": A New Sports Streaming Service
• 22:59 The Struggles of Microsoft's Gaming Division
• 27:48 The Art of Negotiation and Independent Game Development
• 28:18 The Struggles and Successes of Entrepreneurship
• 28:57 Venture Capital and the Challenges of Scaling a Business
• 30:09 The Impact of Social Media Platforms on Engagement
• 33:00 The Future of the Internet and Content Creation
• 38:19 The Role of AI in Shaping the Internet Economy
• 42:22 The Importance of Unique Content and Branding in the AI Era
• 44:58 The Challenges and Opportunities of Content Creation in the AI World
• 47:51 The Future of Media and the Internet Economy
• 50:06 Final Thoughts on the Future of the Internet