The Internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom. That's all it is. All those media companies say, 'We're going to make a killing here.' You won't because it's still only as good as the content.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart compares the internet to a classroom note-passing, arguing media companies ignore that content quality is what matters.
- In plain terms
- He says the internet is just sharing notes and companies fail if content is bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Content quality determines success online.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What really drives online success?
- Is the internet just a tool?
Another view
It simplifies complex internet economics and network effects.
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