This is a fictionary 8-mintue mini-movie speculating the evolution of media from 1984 up until 2014 .

• ’2005 – In response to Google’s recent moves, Microsoft buys Friendster. ‘
• ’2008 sees the alliance that will challenge Microsoft’s ambitions. Google and Amazon join forces to form Googlezon.’
• ‘In 2011, the slumbering Fourth Estate awakes to make its first and final stand. The New York Times Company sues Googlezon…’
• ‘In year 2014, New York Times has gone offline.’

source: http://www.robinsloan.com/epic/; transcript

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