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March 1, 2026 · 7:46 am

Why The Internet Was NOT A Mistake

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

In these cynical days, it’s become common for people to claim the internet was a mistake. It’s blamed for all the worst parts of our current state of affairs. It makes us hate each other. It locks us into our screens. And it brings out our worst selves.

I call bullshit on all of it. The internet was NOT a mistake. And in this video, I explain why.

Napster, Generative AI, And How The Internet’s Past May Define Its Future

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video explores a major chapter in the history of the internet to help inform what may lay ahead for the future. And for those of a certain demographic, one of the most disruptive programs during the early days of the internet was Napster.

This famous/infamous program completely upended the music industry. It also triggered lawsuits and upheavals from which the industry has never recovered. How it all played out was complicated, but the end result set a precedent that has helped shape the course of the internet.

Now, with the rise of generative AI, a similar predicament is playing out. And we would all be wise to heed the lessons learned from Napster.