This is our Preamble: https://ctrl.ly/2021/08/20/ctrl-lys-preamble/

In case you have heard of Mastodon or the Fediverse; what are your thoughts on whether people might or might not regularly use it one time? Or is it even a valid social media replacement in the first place?

For those who haven't heard of either term: basically, it's an open-source project where everyone can build their own servers (instances). The difference is: people can cross-interact with other people from other instances. Remember how EMail works: it doesn't matter where you have your account hosted, as long as you know your friend's mail address:) Feel free to ask questions!

Stay safe everyone!

Greetings everyone! Instagram's algorithm now favors videos (“Reels”, general video content) which’s trend is supported by many other platforms (TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit?). However, over time a pattern has become clear; the lesser the user has to do, the better a piece of content gets promoted by an algorithm. Concerning the company’s goal of maximizing screen time while using its services, it makes a lot of sense. Though, as you can see in the title I wonder what the next step of content will be if there even is any in the first place? This is curiosity-based and open for conversation/discussion. Stay safe and feel free to disagree, as always! ;D

Hey everyone! I've designed a new social media for humane technologists like us. It's a powerful tool that helps you protect and control your attention (on your terms) rather than distract you. I've just launched on Kickstarter and would really appreciate it if you could check it out! Hope you like it! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fastasarocket/rocket-the-social-media-that-helps-you-focus?ref=f22zhn

Hello!
I am working on a curated repository & newsletter with products and services that are created to make humans and humanity better, not just profit.
It's inspired on the Humane Technology movement. I strongly empathize with your aim for less addictive and distracting tech. And complementary to that mission, I think there is a positive spin to it and that's where Humanity Centred comes in place.

Newsletter & Library

Every-other-week best practice(s) about (tech) products, services and initiatives that are putting humanity first, not just profit.

Website

http://humanity-centred.xyz

Hope that you find this interesting and it's worth your reading time. If you actually are and want to support me, please subscribe!

Thanks,

Pim Minderman

Founder of Humanity Centred

Hello to who is reading this!
I was recently wondering if the regular user would like to live in a world where humane technology is fundamental?

Not many people care about this topic, however, the issues weren't created by vast amounts of people either. Besides the question of whether people would recognize there were for example some changes in their phone's/application's design, would they think it was a not harmful change that took place? Regarding the fact how fast things are changing on this planet. Would people like technology that stops exploiting them by comforting them temporarily or is comfort really one of those things people don't want to go at all?

I am happy about any comment/opinion on this. I am aware this is a subjective topic.

Thank you! Stays safe and feel free to disagree!!

Hey everyone! I'm writing to share a new app I've been working on called Hyperplace. It allows you to collect, explore and develop your ideas. It offers a unique design that helps you to pull things out of their context, explore them further and put them back together in meaningful new ways.

You can try it on: https://hyper.place

We'd greatly appreciate any ideas, thoughts, or feedback you might have.

Our hypothesis is that by taking the time to reflect on why certain information resonates with us, we begin to understand its connections to our existing knowledge, forming a personal and meaningful relationship with it. We not only strengthen our ability to remember it but also create multiple pathways to access that information.

We believe that by actively exploring your interests with Hyperplace, you will become better at noticing information and ideas that resonate with you throughout your day.

Looking forward to your comments.

Thanks!