In this episode, we dive into the bold arguments presented in Chris Dixon’s Read Write Own, where he claims that the internet’s original vision of open access and innovation has been hijacked by a handful of corporate giants. According to Dixon, these "corporate networks" hold immense power, stifling creativity and innovation by controlling access to users and levying high "take rates" on anyone who dares to enter their ecosystems. From squeezing smaller developers to monopolizing user data, Dixon paints a compelling picture of a digital world in need of reform. Join us as we explore his ideas for a new internet—one where power is decentralized, innovation thrives, and creators and users reclaim their digital agency.