Popping the Web3 Bubble

Dive into a thought-provoking SXSW 2023 conference talk featuring Molly White, a software engineer-turned-crypto industry critic. Explore White's perspective on the shortcomings of crypto and web3, her experiences challenging the tech industry's "next big thing," and her views on technologists' ethical responsibilities. Gain insights into the negative outcomes of widespread crypto adoption, the role of citizen journalism in exposing industry flaws, and the impact of recent events like the FTX collapse. Examine topics such as media coverage, regulation, generative AI, public funding, and the intersection of cryptocurrency with activism and national economies. Discover White's journey into technology criticism and her thoughts on the future of Web3 applications.

Intro
Mollys background
Journalism or Editor
Financial Security
Citizen Journalism
FTX
Media Perspective
Regulation
Signature
generative AI
covering crypto
getting into technology
public funding
Wikipedia
Big Tech
Bruce Sterling
Where is Web3 being used
Cryptos role in activism
El Salvador and Bitcoin
Freedom to Pivot