Explore the concept of Internet 2.0 as a Global Brain in this thought-provoking conference talk from code::dive 2023. Delve into a hypothetical architecture for identity, names, and content addressing that is global, decentralized, and neutral. Discover how this architecture could revolutionize the internet and social media, transforming them into an informational meta-system. Learn about the potential for permissionless extensibility and composability in an open system, and examine topics such as structured data aggregation, transparency, knowledge graphs, liquid democracy, and incentive design. Investigate the possibilities of PageRank for identities, self-organization through bottom-up participation, and the integration of debate maps and collective intelligence. Consider the implications for privacy, anonymity, and sensemaking in this visionary exploration of a merged mega-social-network. Gain insights from speaker Viktor Kirilov, an experienced conference presenter and open-source contributor with a background spanning game development, compilers, distributed systems, and blockchain technology. Read more