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Celebrating the relaunch of digg.com with a vibrant live show in Austin, Texas, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht welcomed a lineup of influential guests in a pivotal episode. The gathering brought together figures like tech entrepreneur Jason Calacanis [0:07:58], venture capitalist Chris Sacca [0:23:13], author and podcaster Tim Ferriss [0:40:54], and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian [1:02:58] to reflect on the digital landscape and the resurgence of Digg. This special event underscored the return of a significant platform in the evolution of online communities. The conversations throughout the show highlighted the legacy of Digg and the future aspirations for the relaunched platform, emphasizing its continued relevance in the current digital era.
📚 Time Code Markers00:00:00 • Intro00:02:30 • Diggnation's History and Live Streaming00:07:58 • Surprise Guest: Jason Calacanis Arrives00:13:44 • Remembering Tony Shea00:16:15 • Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Tim Ferriss's Impact00:18:12 • Future of Technology: Self-Driving Cars and AI00:24:29 • Generational Differences and "FSD Club"00:31:54 • Stevie Wonder Encounter Story00:36:38 • Banter and the Tim Ferriss "Ass-less Chaps" Story00:40:54 • Introduction of Special Guest: Tim Ferriss00:52:56 • Tim Ferriss Announces "Coyote" Game01:02:58 • Surprise Guest: Alexis Ohanian Joins01:06:53 • Digg vs. Reddit: Past Rivalry and Present Friendship01:12:39 • Alexis Ohanian on the Future of Online Communities and AI01:17:27 • Reflecting on Community Building and Future Collaboration01:23:17 • Final Remarks and Show End
📢 Top Stories
Diggnation Live at South by SouthwestKevin Rose and Alex Albrecht host a live Diggnation episode in Austin, Texas, sharing their journey and engaging with the audience.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diggnation-friends-live-tickets-1108798438979
Kevin Rose Reflects on Diggnation's LegacyKevin and Alex discuss the impact of Diggnation, joking about creating a generation of alcoholics and the evolution of their careers.https://www.kevinrose.com
Pacific Palisades Fire Impact on Kevin RoseA serious note as Jason Calacanis acknowledges the impact of the LA fires on Kevin Rose's home, expressing relief for Kevin's safety.https://protos.com/home-of-moonbirds-founder-kevin-rose-destroyed-by-la-wildfires/
Solid State Battery Road Test BeginsMercedes starts road testing solid-state batteries, promising a 620-mile charge range.https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-benz-begins-road-testing-of-solid-state-battery-ev/
The Future of Self-Driving CarsInsights into the evolution of electric and self-driving vehicles, highlighting Tesla, Waymo, and the impact on the future of transportation.https://www.automate.org/robotics/news/the-future-of-transportation-autonomous-vehicles-and-machine-learning
👥 People Mentioned
Kevin RoseCo-founder of Digg and co-host of Diggnation.https://digg.com
Alex AlbrechtCo-host of Diggnation and tech enthusiast.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1395403/
Jason CalacanisEntrepreneur and host of the "All In" podcast, guest appearance on Diggnation.https://www.allinpodcast.co/
Tim FerrissAuthor of "Tools of Titans" and podcaster, a long-time friend of Kevin and Alex.https://tim.blog/
Chris SaccaInvestor and entrepreneur, early investor in Twitter (now X).https://twitter.com/sacca
Alexis OhanianFormer Co-founder of Reddit.https://www.instagram.com/alexisohanian
🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights
IKEA Furniture and home goods retailer. https://www.ikea.com
Diggnation digg.com
Digghttps://digg.com
Tesla Electric vehicles, including Model X, Model S, and Roadster. https://www.tesla.com
Mercedes Automotive manufacturer. https://www.mercedes-benz.com
Waymo Self-driving technology/service. https://waymo.com
NVIDIA Graphics card manufacturer. https://www.nvidia.com
Uber Ride-sharing service. https://www.uber.com
BYD Chinese automotive manufacturer. https://www.byd.com
DoorDash Delivery service. https://www.doordash.com
Amazon E-commerce and cloud computing company. https://www.amazon.com
Zoox Self-driving technology company. https://zoox.com
Lyft Ride-sharing service. https://www.lyft.com
Foursquare Location-based social networking service. https://foursquare.com
Gowalla Former location-based social networking service. https://gowalla.com
YouTube Video-sharing platform. https://www.youtube.com
Ozempic Medication. https://www.ozempic.com
Twitter / X Social media platform. https://twitter.com
Tim Ferriss Podcast Podcast hosted by Tim Ferriss. https://tim.blog/podcast
Reddit Social media platform. https://www.reddit.com
Walmart Retail corporation. https://www.walmart.com
Target Retail corporation. https://www.target.com
Exploding Kittens Card game publisher. https://www.explodingkittens.com
WhatsApp Messaging app. https://www.whatsapp.com
Komo Siqueila Tequila brand, likely a humorous mispronunciation or reference to Chris Sacca's tequila. https://komos.com/
Ford Automotive manufacturer, mentioned humorously. https://www.ford.com
Photoshop Image editing software. https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
Figma Interface design software. https://www.figma.com
Athletic Brewing Company Non-alcoholic craft beer. https://athleticbrewing.com
NVIDIA GeForce RTX Series Graphics processing units. https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-40-series/
🎥 Movies and Shows Mentioned
Wayne's World Comedy film inspired by the SNL sketch. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105793/
Jackass Media franchise known for its stunt-based films. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0322802/
Candyman Horror film about an urban legend. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103919/
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