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Social Networking (the Shorter Version) Past, Present, Future

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asymmetry, real-time, curated RSS / link-sharing]. At the bottom end of the stack is storage (S3) and processing (EC2). So … November 2010 and Facebook has 500 million users. What I want to answer with this post (long though it may be) is: Why did Web 2.0 emerge and are there any lessons to be gained about the future?

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5 things Silicon Valley gets wrong about Southern California

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In the UC System alone in 2010, Southern California UC schools formed 49 startups, trumping the 22 started up north. Star Trek Contest. Primary Menu. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Newsletters. Live at the Apple Event: iPad Mini (and more?). 10 New York City startups we’re crazy about. 11 hrs ago. Let’s compare.

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

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asymmetry, real-time, curated RSS / link-sharing]. Yes, social networks of 2010 have much better usability, have better developed 3rd-party platforms and many more people are connected. I know in 2010 this doesn’t seem obvious to everybody but it’s my judgment. cheap accessible digital hardware].