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Chris Dixon & Tyler Cowen on Crypto, AI, and Philosophy
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In this episode, general partner Chris Dixon joins economist and author Tyler Cowen to explore the themes behind Chris’s book, Read, Write, Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.
They trace the internet’s evolution from open, decentralized beginnings to today’s consolidated platforms—and ask: how can we build something better? From stablecoins, tokenized payments, and open blockchains to AI's impact on coding, media, and politics, this wide-ranging conversation dives deep into how technologies like crypto and AI could help redistribute power online and reshape the future of ownership and innovation.
The two also debate:
- Whether banks and legacy institutions will adopt stablecoins
- The long-term role of NFTs and digital property rights
- How AI might rewrite venture capital, education, and economic planning
- Whether we're heading toward a creative renaissance—or a world of AI-generated monoculture
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Resources:
Listen to Conversations with Tyler: https://conversationswithtyler.com/
Find Chris on X: https://x.com/cdixon
Find Tyler on X: https://x.com/tylercowen
Join a16z’s Crypto Substack:https://a16zcrypto.substack.com/
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Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
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Manage episode 490324832 series 2546451
In this episode, general partner Chris Dixon joins economist and author Tyler Cowen to explore the themes behind Chris’s book, Read, Write, Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet.
They trace the internet’s evolution from open, decentralized beginnings to today’s consolidated platforms—and ask: how can we build something better? From stablecoins, tokenized payments, and open blockchains to AI's impact on coding, media, and politics, this wide-ranging conversation dives deep into how technologies like crypto and AI could help redistribute power online and reshape the future of ownership and innovation.
The two also debate:
- Whether banks and legacy institutions will adopt stablecoins
- The long-term role of NFTs and digital property rights
- How AI might rewrite venture capital, education, and economic planning
- Whether we're heading toward a creative renaissance—or a world of AI-generated monoculture
Listen to similar conversations, listen to web3 with a16z: https://web3-with-a16z.simplecast.com/
Resources:
Listen to Conversations with Tyler: https://conversationswithtyler.com/
Find Chris on X: https://x.com/cdixon
Find Tyler on X: https://x.com/tylercowen
Join a16z’s Crypto Substack:https://a16zcrypto.substack.com/
Stay Updated:
Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16z
Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z
Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/
Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenberg
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
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