About this talk (Feb 2003)
Outside.in's Steven Johnson says the Web is like a city: built by many people, completely controlled by no one, intricately interconnected and yet functioning as many independent parts. While disaster strikes in one place, elsewhere, life goes on.
About Steven Johnson
Steven Johnson is the best-selling author of five thoughtful and surprising books linking science, technology and society. He's also a longtime innovator in the web world.
My Notes
who builds a neighbordood?
everybody and no single person, same as the web
google search is collective decision
urban density (living together) helps and kills the individuals, creates an organism
streets is alive despite these kills, system is working
google share
long tail intro
"conversation" is the savior
