Reddit's model for a better internet

Name: Reddit's model for a better internet
Uploaded: 2026-06-15T14:41:03Z
Duration: 13 min 4 s
Description: The internet was created to connect us, yet many people feel more alone than ever. Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman explores how social media rewards performance over participation — and offers a timely case for an internet built like a city, with thriving online "neighborhoods" that make space for real human connection. Ready to find your community?

Steve Huffman |

TED2026

• April 2026

The internet was created to connect us, yet many people feel more alone than ever. Reddit cofounder and CEO Steve Huffman explores how social media rewards performance over participation — and offers a timely case for an internet built like a city, with thriving online "neighborhoods" that make space for real human connection. Ready to find your community?