082: NOAH on consumer power and Reddit accepting Tencent funding

Published: Feb. 14, 2019, 2:03 p.m.

Charis and Eugene talk about consumer power and the responsibility that comes with spending money on anything. They also discuss the potential funding Reddit might be accepting from Chinese tech giant Tencent and how that could shape the Internet in the States, in China, and globally. This episode attempts to unpack what it means to follow the origins and effect of each dollar.

\n


\n

00:11:55 Consumer power

\n

00:41:53 Chinese investment money

\n


\n

Links:

\n

https://noahny.com/blogs/news/consumer-power

\n

https://gizmodo.com/reddit-banned-in-china-is-reportedly-set-to-land-150-1832375439

\n


\n

What is MAEKAN?

\n

MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the  sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning,  participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level  that social media just doesn't provide. We\u2019re defining the future of  creative culture.

\n

We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking.

\n


\n

Sign-Up Today

\n

If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what  else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com.  You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access  to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our  monthly digital panel discussions.

\n

MAEKAN.com

\n


\n

Follow Us

\n

instagram.com/maekan

\n

facebook.com/storiesforthecurious

\n

twitter.com/maekan

\n

stories@maekan.com