Josephine said... EP.06 Sari Azout on what is wrong with the internet
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Feb 4, 2022 
Sari Azout, the founder of StartupBeat and a thoughtful writer on digital systems, dives into the flaws of the internet and the need for better information navigation. The discussion highlights the shift to Web 3.0 and innovative curation methods to combat information overload. Sari shares insights on the community-driven search engine concept, emphasizing the importance of human engagement over standard algorithms. They also discuss the intricate landscape of Web3, exploring ownership, governance, and the impact of digital tools on creativity.
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From Personal Database To Product
- Sari built a personal 'resonance database' to save and reconnect ideas she revisited over time.
- That archive evolved into StartupBeat when she realized a curated graph beats a feed for discovery.
Ideas As Currency
- Ideas, not money, are the current currency and our systems don't help produce high-quality ideas.
- Treating insights as atomic units makes remixing and creative combination far easier.
Feeds Make Us Present-Minded
- Social feeds enforce present-mindedness and treat content as disposable, which impedes deep thinking.
- Designing interfaces to help people think, not interrupt them, should be the primary goal.