Public Policy and Net Neutrality (w/ Ambassador Daniel Sepulveda)
Future Commerce · with Daniel Sepulveda · November 6, 2017 · 45 min
Summary
This episode, featuring former Ambassador Daniel Sepulveda, unpacks the critical intersection of public policy, net neutrality, and the digital economy. It highlights how policy decisions directly impact commerce, innovation, and societal equity through the lens of internet governance and its implications for businesses and consumers alike. Ecommerce operators will gain a deeper understanding of the foundational policies that shape their online environment and future market dynamics.
Key takeaways
Policymakers grapple with balancing innovation incentives against consumer protection in the concentrated 'last mile' internet service market.
The internet economy is indistinguishable from the regular economy; businesses failing to recognize this will struggle.
A "handshake agreement" among technologists, engineers, and developers sets the internet's foundational operating rules, not laws.
Companies shouldn't fear tech innovation, but rather promote public policies that maximize the public good from these innovations.
Antitrust dialogues are crucial to prevent single entities from dominating digital commerce, similar to historical retail giants.
Daniel Sepulveda, Former Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, joins us to discuss net neutrality, public policy, free trade, deglobalization, and basic income.
