Slow Social Media
11 hours ago
- #digital wellbeing
- #social media critique
- #alternative platforms
- Author criticizes current social media platforms for fostering loneliness and unhappiness through addictive designs.
- Proposes a 'slow social media' concept focused on real connections, not advertising or self-promotion.
- Suggests features like symmetric 'friend' connections instead of followers, a chronological feed, and post limits.
- Advocates for a platform without infinite scroll, analytics, or recommendation engines to prioritize genuine engagement.
- Acknowledges challenges in funding but sees potential in niche communities tired of mainstream platforms.