TED: The case for a decentralized internet | Tamas Kocsis

The video discusses the creation of a decentralized web to counteract the centralization of the internet by large corporations and the associated risks of censorship and surveillance. It highlights the vulnerabilities of the current internet structure, the power of gatekeepers, and the potential for abuse. The decentralized web offers a solution by empowering users and enhancing security through public-key cryptography. The video also addresses challenges like overregulation, specifically Article 13, which could threaten internet freedom. The creator's motivations include meaningful contribution and concern for internet freedom.

What motivated the speaker to start building a decentralized web?

How does the current internet structure create vulnerabilities?

What are the implications of moving everything to the cloud?

What does the speaker mean by 'irresponsible centralization process'?

In what ways does the decentralized web empower users?

How does the speaker compare the decentralized web to traditional energy sources?

What concerns does the speaker express about internet regulation?

What is the significance of Article 13 according to the speaker?

What challenges does the speaker face with the Great Firewall of China?

Why does the speaker believe that building a decentralized web is important for democracy?