a16z: Marc Andreessen: The Internet Didn’t Invent Outrage—It Just Put It on Repeat
Marc Andreessen argues that viral outrage is nothing new—what’s changed is the speed and visibility, not the human impulse. The internet swapped duels and riots for meme wars and comment section battles.
- Social media outrage cycles last about 2.5 days before being replaced by the next meme.
- Political violence is historically low, even as online anger is high.