Trust Layer

And now we’re suffering from the very openness and ease of connection that the internet was built on. Because a collection of angry people talking past each other isn’t a community. Without persistence of presence, some sort of identity and a shared set of ideals, goals and consequences, humans aren’t particularly tempted to bring their best selves to the table.

The system is being architected against our best impulses. Humans understand that local leadership, sacrifice and generosity build community, and that fights and scandals simply create crowds. Countless people are showing up, leading and pushing back, but algorithms are powerful and resilient, and we need some of them to be rebuilt. Seth’s blog: https://seths.blog/2021/02/tribes-and-the-trust-layer/

Very interesting take on the fundamental problems with internet culture. Namely, that there aren’t the tools to build a quality one. It’s tribalism without the sacrifice and trust that builds community.

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Cui Bono

In Latin, the expression is Cui Bono. Who benefits? If it’s you, if it’s us, then fashion is working for us. On the other hand, if it leads to negative outcomes, disappointment and disconnection, it’s worth asking if it’s something we want to keep doing, even (especially) if it feels right in the moment. Because everything we do feels right in the moment.

From Seth’s Blog: https://seths.blog/2021/01/the-coordinators/

Part of the “what is the product” question for free services. Who is getting what, including the provider, from the transaction? Am I ok with that? Is it worth it?

Free is never actually free.

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It’s definitely a bad pun

Don’t be such a stick in the sand

Privacy is a fantasy

I would knock but I’ve already opened the door

I am all destinations

You can run or we could hold hands and walk into the road together.

bunny ears are more oppressive

Better to wear a mask and be thought an idiot than not wear one and remove all doubt