Dorsey critiques the centralized, ad-driven model of platforms like Twitter. He believes this structure made them susceptible to government and advertiser pressure, optimized for engagement over user value, and was a fundamental mistake in their development.
Dorsey argues that social media should be built on open, resilient protocols, similar to how the web is built on HTTP. He contrasts the corporate-led Blue Sky with the community-driven Nostr, favoring the latter's model for its potential longevity and resistance to centralized control.
A core tenet of Dorsey's vision is empowering users with control over their own experience. He champions the concept of an 'algorithm store,' allowing individuals to select how their content is filtered and ranked, moving away from a single, corporate-defined feed.
Dorsey expresses less interest in current generative AI, predicting the next major evolution will be AI 'agent systems' that perform tasks on a user's behalf. He connects this technological future with the need for open financial protocols like Bitcoin, which he believes will be foundational for the next generation of internet services.
The increasing divergence of internet regulations across jurisdictions (e.g., EU, California, Australia) makes it difficult for global companies to operate. Dorsey presents open, decentralized protocols as a robust solution, as they are not owned by a single entity and are therefore less susceptible to being controlled or fractured by national laws.
Keep pulling the thread on Jack Dorsey.