The Costa Rican government is prioritizing laying fiber optic over paving roads. Costa Rica is trying to become one of the Internet societies. This is happening throughout the world.
Reed HastingsThe Netflix brand for TV shows is really all about binge viewing. The ability to get hooked and watch episode after episode.
Reed HastingsThe best managers figure out how to get great outcomes by setting the appropriate context, rather than by trying to control their people.
Reed HastingsNot every show has to work equally well. It just has to work better than any competitor because then we can outbid for the content.
Reed HastingsInteractivity is a big part of video games, which have been a big part of entertainment for 20 years. That's what we think of as a 'lean-forward' type of entertainment. It's much more intense. But TV is more of a 'lean-back' entertainment - so the big improvement there is on-demand, because it conforms to your schedule.
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