Web 2.0 week interviews

I've been catchin up on my favourite feeds using Outlook 2007 over Christmas and read 3 great interviews from Matthew on Web 2.0 - he managed to get time with 2 interesting commentators.

All great interviews and well worth 10 minutes of your time to get some insightful views on the future of IT, the web, marketing and more. A couple of things that sparked my interest:

  • not sure I agree with the suggestion that someone couldn't replace Wikipedia. Whilst it's a great site I think it could present the data so much more easily and offer API's that would provide amazing applications on top of it. The data is valuable for sure but someone can come along and do it better and steal a march. Google vs. Yahoo is the best example in my own experience.
  • the realization that Norwich Union offers pay as you drive insurance based on where, how fast and how far you drive.

 

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Comments

  • Anonymous
    January 03, 2007
    My friends at Microlise had some interesting comments on the accuracy of the NU telemetry kit when it was in trial a few years ago - I hope it has improved. <Conspiracy theory> Don't you think this 'pay as you drive insurance' is more than just an insurance business model? After all, the Government could benefit so much from us all paying for such devices in our cars. No more need for speed cameras, and fines paid in the same direct debit as your insurance?</Conspiracy theory> Hope you enjoyed NYC mate - but you really need to slow down a bit. Start a family - that'll sort you out ;-)

  • Anonymous
    January 03, 2007
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