What Marc Andreessen Thinks the Next Big Thing Will Be

The video discusses the elusive nature of the 'next big thing' in technology, emphasizing that unique successes like Microsoft and Google are unlikely to be replicated. It highlights Peter Thiel's insights from 'Zero to One', suggesting that being last to market can be more advantageous than being first. The success of WhatsApp is examined as a case study, illustrating the challenges of replicating such achievements. Future innovations are often initially seen as bizarre, but they can become significant over time.

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What does the speaker imply about the future of software as a service based on past perceptions?