Despite unprecedented technological advancement, happiness metrics are declining. An analysis reveals how the attention economy, flawed economic incentives, and the erosion of community contribute to our collective unhappiness, and what we can do about it.
Exploring the challenges of finding respectful political discussion online, from platform echo chambers to the decline of good-faith arguments. Learn why civil discourse is so elusive and what potential alternatives exist.
Discover why focusing on user problems like toxicity and context collapse, rather than just adding features, is crucial for the success of any new social network. Sometimes, the best feature is the one you remove.
An exploration of a 'social mode' in AI chats, where the AI acts as a broker to connect users and ideas. This new paradigm could reshape social networks but faces major privacy and ethical hurdles.
A discussion exploring a proposal for a new hyperlocal communication platform aimed at better connecting neighbors and local businesses, alongside community feedback, alternative social media ideas, and concerns about promotion.
Developers discuss where to find truly cutting-edge software development information beyond mainstream sources, sharing tools, platforms, and strategies for staying informed in a rapidly changing tech world.