The case against Web3

In this episode, Laide chats with Tante (a.k.a. Jürgen Geuter) about his criticism of blockchain and the web3 ecosystem. Tante also shares what counter-arguments or applications will turn him from skeptic to believer.Tante is an independent theorist working at the intersection of technology, politics, and social sciences. He currently works at a media art company but also writes articles for his blog and for many major publications. Tante studied computer science with a minor in philosophy. He's a self-proclaimed luddite and generalist. Tante doesn't own any cryptocurrencies or NFTs.  Topics & Timeline2:23 - Tante's background3:40 - When Tante first learned about NFTs7:10 - Tante's issue with Art and NFTs12:29 - On the discovery problem for artists14:50 - On digital vs physical art17:57 - On other Web3 applications26:14 - Privacy advocates and owning your data29:05 - When it makes sense to use a blockchain36:45 - Web3 and similarities to cultism41:54 - Areas of improvement for Web3 if it's indeed here to stayLinks from this EpisodeTante's BlogWeb3 is going greatFollow on Social Media TanteLaideOnchain Medley Podcast