We spend a lot of time teaching Founders how to use network effects to create these giant, world-changing businesses, but we think that too little has been said about how society should adapt to these new network effect behemoths we’re helping create.
This episode is hosted by general partner James Currier as he discusses how network effect businesses are reshaping the world, why it's our responsibility to design and thoughtfully set up social contracts with our different constituents, and the need to have a perspective about what you are giving and getting from the people on these networks.
This is an audio version of episode 7 from The Network Effects Masterclass, curated for audio and listening on the go. For the full video experience, transcripts, and recommended reading, join the free Network Effects Masterclass at - NFX.com/masterclass.
(0:00) Introduction to the episode and network effects (1:12) The power law in network effects and its impact (3:03) Transition from agrarian to networked economy (5:50) Perception of status in the networked economy (7:24) Impact of network effect businesses on society and economy (10:17) Changing social contracts in the networked economy (14:21) Ongoing social contract between businesses and network users - Part II (15:19) Role of an ombudsman in network effect businesses (16:50) Closing remarks and promotion for upcoming episodesEssay Readout: Stablecoins are Defense Tech by Morgan Beller
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