... into the future, but if you see too far into the future, it may take a while for that to become reality. For me, there are lots of contenders in the consumer social space. I really loved @Clubhouse , especially in the early days of the pandemic. I thought @Airchat had a fascinating interface (twitter...but audio?). I also thought the authenticity and light attention requirements of @BeReal. was compelling. But maybe my favorite more niche product is @Honk by Benji ... ... such a simple, creative app that paved the way for TikTok. Honk sounds like a fun twist on real-time chats, though! Comment from Rajiv Ayyangar(@rajiv_ayyangar): @busmark_w_nika  That's a cool story about Clubhouse

... side benefit of podcasts (I have a rock-climbing podcast and an intermittent startup--related podcast with @kwindla ) is that it's an excuse to talk with your friends. Did you try @Airchat or the 2nd iteration of @Clubhouse ? Both explored an async podcast format - vaguely adjacent to @Marco Polo . Neither managed to really take off, but both were compelling initially. Comment from Per Clingweld(@per_clingweld): Yesterday I had a 30 min call with a new acquaintance. Time just ... ... with organization of responses and keeping discussions context aware, compared to typical messaging apps. The goal is to have collaborative discussions, where as typical podcasts or private YouTube videos would be more one way. There is some overlap with Clubhouse

... services have you found that give you back your attention, restore calm to your digital environment, or otherwise compensate creators equitably, sustainably, and honorably? Would love to hear your suggestions here and then go deeper with @jayz tomorrow on Clubhouse: Betalab Clubhouse