Diggnation Live in Austin Texas: Old Rivals, New Vision

Celebrating the relaunch of digg.com with a vibrant live show in Austin, Texas, Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht welcomed a lineup of influential guests in a pivotal episode. The gathering brought together figures like tech entrepreneur Jason Calacanis [0:07:58], venture capitalist Chris Sacca [0:23:13], author and podcaster Tim Ferriss [0:40:54], and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian [1:02:58] to reflect on the digital landscape and the resurgence of Digg. This special event underscored the return of a significant platform in the evolution of online communities. The conversations throughout the show highlighted the legacy of Digg and the future aspirations for the relaunched platform, emphasizing its continued relevance in the current digital era.

📚 Time Code Markers
00:00:00 • Intro
00:02:30 • Diggnation's History and Live Streaming
00:07:58 • Surprise Guest: Jason Calacanis Arrives
00:13:44 • Remembering Tony Shea
00:16:15 • Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Tim Ferriss's Impact
00:18:12 • Future of Technology: Self-Driving Cars and AI
00:24:29 • Generational Differences and "FSD Club"
00:31:54 • Stevie Wonder Encounter Story
00:36:38 • Banter and the Tim Ferriss "Ass-less Chaps" Story
00:40:54 • Introduction of Special Guest: Tim Ferriss
00:52:56 • Tim Ferriss Announces "Coyote" Game
01:02:58 • Surprise Guest: Alexis Ohanian Joins
01:06:53 • Digg vs. Reddit: Past Rivalry and Present Friendship
01:12:39 • Alexis Ohanian on the Future of Online Communities and AI
01:17:27 • Reflecting on Community Building and Future Collaboration
01:23:17 • Final Remarks and Show End

📢 Top Stories

Diggnation Live at South by Southwest
Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht host a live Diggnation episode in Austin, Texas, sharing their journey and engaging with the audience.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diggnation-friends-live-tickets-1108798438979

Kevin Rose Reflects on Diggnation's Legacy
Kevin and Alex discuss the impact of Diggnation, joking about creating a generation of alcoholics and the evolution of their careers.
https://www.kevinrose.com

Pacific Palisades Fire Impact on Kevin Rose
A serious note as Jason Calacanis acknowledges the impact of the LA fires on Kevin Rose's home, expressing relief for Kevin's safety.
https://protos.com/home-of-moonbirds-founder-kevin-rose-destroyed-by-la-wildfires/

Solid State Battery Road Test Begins
Mercedes starts road testing solid-state batteries, promising a 620-mile charge range.
https://electricdrives.tv/mercedes-benz-begins-road-testing-of-solid-state-battery-ev/

The Future of Self-Driving Cars
Insights into the evolution of electric and self-driving vehicles, highlighting Tesla, Waymo, and the impact on the future of transportation.
https://www.automate.org/robotics/news/the-future-of-transportation-autonomous-vehicles-and-machine-learning

👥 People Mentioned

Kevin Rose
Co-founder of Digg and co-host of Diggnation.
https://digg.com

Alex Albrecht
Co-host of Diggnation and tech enthusiast.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1395403/

Jason Calacanis
Entrepreneur and host of the "All In" podcast, guest appearance on Diggnation.
https://www.allinpodcast.co/

Tim Ferriss
Author of "Tools of Titans" and podcaster, a long-time friend of Kevin and Alex.
https://tim.blog/

Chris Sacca
Investor and entrepreneur, early investor in Twitter (now X).
https://twitter.com/sacca

Alexis Ohanian
Former Co-founder of Reddit.
https://www.instagram.com/alexisohanian

🛠️ Products and Tech Highlights

IKEA  
Furniture and home goods retailer.  
https://www.ikea.com  

Diggnation  
digg.com

Digg
https://digg.com  

Tesla  
Electric vehicles, including Model X, Model S, and Roadster.  
https://www.tesla.com  

Mercedes  
Automotive manufacturer.  
https://www.mercedes-benz.com  

Waymo  
Self-driving technology/service.  
https://waymo.com  

NVIDIA  
Graphics card manufacturer.  
https://www.nvidia.com  

Uber  
Ride-sharing service.  
https://www.uber.com  

BYD  
Chinese automotive manufacturer.  
https://www.byd.com  

DoorDash  
Delivery service.  
https://www.doordash.com  

Amazon  
E-commerce and cloud computing company.  
https://www.amazon.com  

Zoox  
Self-driving technology company.  
https://zoox.com  

Lyft  
Ride-sharing service.  
https://www.lyft.com  

Foursquare  
Location-based social networking service.  
https://foursquare.com  

Gowalla  
Former location-based social networking service.  
https://gowalla.com  

YouTube  
Video-sharing platform.  
https://www.youtube.com  

Ozempic  
Medication.  
https://www.ozempic.com  

Twitter / X  
Social media platform.  
https://twitter.com  

Tim Ferriss Podcast  
Podcast hosted by Tim Ferriss.  
https://tim.blog/podcast  

Reddit  
Social media platform.  
https://www.reddit.com  

Walmart  
Retail corporation.  
https://www.walmart.com  

Target  
Retail corporation.  
https://www.target.com  

Exploding Kittens  
Card game publisher.  
https://www.explodingkittens.com  

WhatsApp  
Messaging app.  
https://www.whatsapp.com  

Komo Siqueila  
Tequila brand, likely a humorous mispronunciation or reference to Chris Sacca's tequila.  
https://komos.com/ 

Ford  
Automotive manufacturer, mentioned humorously.  
https://www.ford.com  

Photoshop  
Image editing software.  
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html  

Figma  
Interface design software.  
https://www.figma.com  

Athletic Brewing Company  
Non-alcoholic craft beer.  
https://athleticbrewing.com  

NVIDIA GeForce RTX Series  
Graphics processing units.  
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-40-series/

🎥 Movies and Shows Mentioned

Wayne's World  
Comedy film inspired by the SNL sketch.  
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105793/  

Jackass  
Media franchise known for its stunt-based films.  
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0322802/  

Candyman  
Horror film about an urban legend.  
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103919/

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