dreaming of a better internet

this collection became a zine - a free digital version is here

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 Dryhurst twitter.com

aalex

our 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

The lost infrastructure of social media. - Anil Dash

Anil Dash anildash.com

sari

No More Boring Apps | (Not Boring) Software

(Not Boring) Software Inc.andy.works

sari

"The core ideal of the Internet is that one trusts people, and that given an opportunity, people will find their way to be reasonably decent. I happily restate my loyalty to that ideal. It’s all we have." (Jaron Lanier, Who Owns the Future?)

moments

slrncl.com

sari

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

Keely Adler

My default feed on Twitter is filled with too much snark, fear porn, and negativity. Is that a reflection of me, all of you, or a business trying to make ever increasing amounts of revenue with this product? I would literally pay for a more positive experience. And I think it would increase my faith in humanity. How much would it cost in lost... See more

Michael Seibel twitter.com

sari

The Internet's recency bias is bad for humanity. Our social media feeds prioritize recency over quality, which robs us of wisdom and makes us obsessed with the news. How to improve the Internet:

David Perell twitter.com

sari

building a more beautiful internet

notes on how we might build an internet that nourishes life

rob hardy • 5 cards