dreaming of a better internet
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dreaming of a better internet
the ascent of Bluesky. The decentralized social network hit 15 million users last week, and claimed the no. 1 spot on the App Store, above ChatGPT and TikTok. At time of writing, it still held that spot, all thanks to users fleeing Musk’s X-né-Twitter, the introduction of some good and innovative features, and the refreshing sense that someone is
... See moreBrian Merchant • Bluesky's Success Is a Rejection of Big Tech's Operating System
The scariest thing about technology? The humans making it. Technology isn’t inherently bad, but it’s too often in the wrong hands. If it truly speaks to and supports your audience, then don’t feel shy to utilise technologies to build your brand world and connect with your audience in more mutual ways. This is about world (not just bot) building.
MORNING • 024 - Entering Limbø, With Ø
The web has an almost infinite capacity for storage and memory yet its prevailing use is an acceleration of ephemerality. The reasons for this are complex to say the least (of which financial short term gain is probably the most prevalent). But this doesn’t mean the tendency can’t be resisted. Perhaps books as well as their online siblings could
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New Creative Era
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i love this from the metalabel team so much.
I think there is a mental health crisis amongst both journalists and artists, and I think that ad driven platform capitalism is largely responsible
Mat Dryhursttwitter.comour internet is bad for mental health. everyone feels this but, individuated, we comply for fear of retribution.
the practices that gave our lives purpose and meaning have been all but obliterated in search of attention
In an industry riddled with intense antagonism and high expectations, “Low Sodium” harkens back to what makes gaming so special: pure play .
Substack • The Rise of Low Sodium & Gentle Gaming
People in my profession say all the time that they can't do their jobs without Twitter, and it drives me so crazy because I think most of them are worse at their jobs because of Twitter. The reason is that Twitter, as do other forms of social media, gets you to lose control of what you care about. You lose that intentionality with your own... See more
Clay Skipper • Ezra Klein’s Formula for a Good Day Involves These Four Things
As with Trump’s shock jock politics, it’s up to us not to take the bait. We do not have to publicly denounce every incendiary ad, particularly when it comes from an anonymous poster or tiny seed startup. Instead of quote-tweeting, you can mute and ignore. Often, dis- engagement is the best way to waste the master-baiters’ time and money.
don't take the bait
disengagement is the best way to waste the master baiters time and money