Transcript: I mean, this is kind of a fucked-up thing to say, but, like, sometimes Twitter is just a bunch of fucking dick riders. Like, people who are trying to catch someone else's coattails to, like, look cool or something or to get a big following, but these people aren't saying shit. They're just, like, riding someone's dick, and other people, like, find that entertaining or something. I don't get it. It's fucking annoying.
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.
While driving to Irvine, someone called our car a "toaster on wheels" and accused us of techno-fascism. The encounter was surprisingly pleasant; the man wasn't angry, just sharing his opinion, and we all ended up smiling. Despite not fully agreeing with him, I recognize that our world is far from perfect and can feel dystopian, especially within my field of work. However, I believe it's crucial to avoid authoritarianism and censorship by technology companies, and to strive for a more distributed platform for governance, in the spirit of what the Internet originally was.
The speaker expresses a desire to share their activities with others, preferring an unobtrusive method of communication. They envision a user interface that provides summaries of their latest endeavors without specifically prompting people to look. The speaker wants others to have the option to explore more details if interested, but does not wish to impose or boast about their actions. They hope to balance their own philosophy of sharing with the varying interests of their audience, allowing organic engagement with their life's happenings.
The speaker seems intrigued by the potential for a social network-driven Boneyard Algorithm, wondering if it is targeted towards developers or the general public. They express a desire to explore the concept's potential for sharing and receiving information amongst friends, mentioning plans to set up networks for John, Chandler, and Jamie. They anticipate the possibility of creating a network effect, where inputting data could yield relevant feedback from others and reveal insights related to the individual's interests.
Feeling exhausted but content, the speaker reflects on their constant work and aspirations to improve processes, like making John's burrito preparation faster. They acknowledge that their current project may have flaws, but see potential for it to be a dynamic back-end platform with multiple uses. The speaker expresses a desire to create something novel and valuable, while also fostering a space for both public and private sharing. Amidst these professional goals, they cherish personal connections, such as a satisfying morning of surfing with friends.
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