As technology outgrows the tech industry, it moves from selling utilitarian products to selling things that fulfill other desires or pleasures. The Apple Watch is a perfect example of this market shift, says a16z’s Benedict Evans. “It’s another step in abstraction, and another step in the importance of delight rather than speeds and feeds.” Technology meets desire in this segment of the a16z Podcast.
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Benedict Evans
The a16z Podcast discusses the most important ideas within technology with the people building it. Each episode aims to put listeners ahead of the curve, covering topics like AI, energy, genomics, space, and more.