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In Defense of Another Internet Blog
This is a blog about the Internet, the very last thing that the Internet needs. The effect that it will have on the net, compared to a scenario in which I don’t write it at all, is basically zero. This seems like an excellent reason not to do it. Maybe I should end things there: Post, Blog, Match. A single post; you have to admire the simplicity.
While this blog may not have a measurable impact on the Internet, it will have considerable effect on me. By posting, I will become a better member of the Internet community. It will force me to think critically about the subjects that face this industry. I will have a forum to present my analysis publicly so its logic can be debated. It will hold me accountable for my thoughts in a way that highlight their value both in the present and in hindsight. To determine if someone is truly an Internet expert, read their posts from a year ago. What they have to say in hindsight is a good indication of how important it is to listen to them now. If you find yourself reading this in a year, let me save you the trouble; ignore everything I have to say.
What this blog is about
At the turn of the century, the United States went through an industrial revolution. Innovations in machinery, steam power, and mills transformed the landscape of the American economy. A few men rose to prominence as the leaders of this revolution, showing the world how to conduct business in a new age. J.P. Morgan (banking), Andrew Carnegie (steel, railroads), and John D. Rockefeller (oil), were among these men and they became known as the Robber Barons. While these men are credited with leading the way into the industrial revolution, they are often criticized for their ruthless practices.
Today, we are in the midst of a digital revolution. Technology has altered the landscape of business as significantly as machinery did over 100 years ago. We are in the very earliest stages of this revolution. How we proceed will shape its future and will reflect how this time period is remembered historically. The goal of this blog is to chronicle our progress.