Transcript: I'd also like to point out there is the Mark Andreessen and Rick Rubin podcast that I was listening to this morning. Rather, it was Mark Andreessen on Rick Rubin, Tetragrammaton, and he just mentioned early Usenet and yeah, I don't know. Again, like, we haven't networked intelligences yet. We're like speed running computing in some way, I guess. I mean, maybe yes and maybe no, right? History definitely does not repeat itself. But again, maybe it does rhyme. But anyhow, the point being, like, he basically was having great enthusiasm for Usenet, and apparently it was, like, some September where it all burned, basically, when AOL got everyone online. But I do wonder, you know, again, maybe this is the social network aspect, microsocial network is getting 100 smart people or 25 smart people into a room, and at least a few that have programming experience and be able to, yeah, do something. And I very much wonder, like, this is something that I'll have to bring up talking to Kristen and Dave tomorrow because it's a social game. It's effectively a social game. And we can design an experience or potentially, like, we give enough scaffolding to make it interesting, and then let people build on it themselves. And I will literally stay up all day and night to help people if that's what it takes. Like, I know my code base is not the best, and it needs to be refactored in some ways. There are many ways I wish to refactor it, and, like, if it takes, like, just putting the head down and doing the work to make it easier for people to do so, like, so be it, you know? Let's go.
87.67% similar
AI for Friendship is gaining interest, fueling a creative desire to establish an environment akin to an art studio filled with engaging items. Dave proposed a concept, "14 days of 13 bad posts," to clear out unproductive thoughts, highlighting the importance of community building as seen in Seth Godin's work and the importance of presentation. The tool in question has the potential to be profitable, with the expectation that successful users will share their strategies, thereby encouraging more effective use by others. An idea for a social game revolves around the concept of mutual discovery between participants, with the flexibility for users to engage with the system simply or contribute to its development.
The speaker is intrigued by the idea of a micro social network and wants to create an app that makes it easier to send voice notes to a small group of friends. They express a keen interest in receiving summaries of voice notes rather than full transcripts and want to cultivate a space for sharing ideas with a select group. They also discuss the possibility of sharing the same voice note with multiple groups and mention their intention to prototype the app. Despite feeling overwhelmed with other tasks, they contemplate swiftly putting together a plan for the micro social network.
The speaker is reflecting on a podcast they listened to with Mark Andreessen discussing media and social landscape, acknowledging the need to participate in social media while also seeking to express themselves beyond current media constraints. They express interest in expanding their visibility, connecting with like-minded individuals, and building a community, despite the challenges of filtering and finding such connections. They mention a desire to make sharing their interests more second nature and express willingness to put themselves out there.
85.91% similar
Listening to Richard Rudd on Rick Rubin's podcast, the speaker reflects on Rudd's description of the Gene Keys project and its connection to the speaker's own experiences, particularly with their "burrito project" that might be aptly renamed "intentional computer". The concept of interconnectedness emphasized by Rudd appears similar to the speaker's journey of intention and the discovery of multiple interconnected paths. The ancient sages are mentioned as preferring silence to avoid misinterpretation of their teachings, highlighting the complexity of articulating such interconnectivity. Finally, the speaker is struck by the resonance of this interconnected feeling, despite its challenging, dynamic, and sometimes confusing nature, even playfully linking these reflections to the concept of microdosing.
85.76% similar
The user is curious about summarizing their thoughts in the last 24 hours to have a solid understanding of their previous musings when they return to the computer. They also want to create a social mechanism to share their thoughts and interests with others in a way that is algorithmically related to their own interests, without coming across as trying to show off. They express a preference for audio recordings over writing and anticipate the process of reviewing their nightly thoughts as potentially painful. Overall, they aim to implement a solution to streamline this task.
82.13% similar
The speaker is discussing the principles of social design in the context of creating engaging digital spaces, drawing on the collaborative work with Kristen. They emphasize the importance of social participation, challenges, and focused attention in driving user engagement within a product. Kristen's expertise in designing environments for coherence, sense-making, and collaboration is highlighted, particularly in the transition to digital spaces. The speaker believes that fundamental design elements, like those in a burrito, are critical for crafting unique and compelling user experiences in social design.
81.19% similar
The speaker conveys their frustration with a difficult fundraising experience, describing a particularly unsatisfactory video call with a fund representative. The caller was in a bad mood, hadn't reviewed the provided materials, and hesitated to engage with the product's features. This led to a tense exchange where the speaker challenged the representative's commitment to valuing founders versus purely focusing on financial metrics. Feeling disillusioned, the speaker is left with a distaste for these disengaged "NPCs" and remains focused on their vision of fostering creative and engaging spaces.
80.72% similar
Pascal, from Brooklyn, is excited to engage with a new social network and a burrito he just tried. He's currently experiencing winter weather and has consumed a weed gummy before diving into work on the Tanaki app with multiplayer live video features. He plans to get a massage to unwind physically and mentally. Pascal hopes for a feature that enables connection with his audience to avoid feeling isolated and looks forward to interacting with others on the platform.
80.41% similar
The speaker is reflecting on their experience with making audio burrito posts, noting that it often requires multiple attempts to get into the correct mindset—similar to drafting written posts. They're grappling with the challenge of monologuing without a clear understanding of the audience, as they are aware that at least John and CJ will hear it, but uncertainty about the wider audience affects their ability to communicate effectively. This creates a 'contextual membrane shakiness' as the speaker finds the lack of audience boundaries difficult to navigate, which they recognize may vary among different people. The speaker concludes by deciding to end the current note and start a new one.
79.00% similar
The author contemplates the process of converting an audio note into a transcript, then summarizing it on their "burrito" page. They express a desire to adjust the summarization voice to better represent themselves on the page. Recognizing that this feature may not have widespread appeal, the author nonetheless sees value in providing users with controls to personalize their "burrito." The concept of allowing users to fine-tune their experience is seen as an intriguing possibility.