Thinking back to Strange Loop (conf). How so many of the great talks would not happen in today's world? For example, talk to knitters about technology and they'll talk about how much they hate slop. The exchange of things we personally find inspiring was a critical aspect of what made that conference feel magical. Now, so many have closed that door because of the gross abuses that scrapers and plagiarism have brought to these communities. There is so much MORE friction to sharing now, not less.