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On Post, @kathygriffin challenges Noam about Andreessen and he starts backing away (see screenshot). To which Kathy responded:
"Please don’t try to gaslight anyone on Marc Andreessen, of all people.
"Please understand that real world people had no clue about who Elon Musk and Peter Theil were, much less the destruction we didn’t catch in time. You didn’t HAVE to go to AH. You could’ve self funded."

@kathygriffin @jeffjarvis I don’t understand why anyone would want to be on another platform with an algorithm. It sucks.

@Michele @kathygriffin @jeffjarvis

I disagree. An algorithm is not intrinsically bad. As long as we understand that it represents the interests of whoever paid to have it constructed. I think an algorithm with human values that simply wanted to enrich experience is perfectly possible.

I haven't seen one, probably because nobody has ever had a financial incentive to construct it.

Mastodon would be a good place to try to make one.

@timbray @Michele @kathygriffin @jeffjarvis

We don't have to optimize for engagement.

We could optimize for better connections with the people you care about.

For a richer and more fulfilling life.

@jeffjarvis @evan @timbray @Michele @kathygriffin in this space, let's be clear, too, that "chronological" is an algorithm. Any sort of automatic moderation (blocking, muting, etc) is an algorithm.

The key thing is that *anyone* here can be in control of the algorithm that affects them. We aren't ever again going to be bound by the whims and anxieties of a bunch of guys looking to make a dollar.

(We do all have to hold ourselves accountable, which is liberating and terrifying, of course!)

@jeffjarvis @timbray @blaine @Michele @kathygriffin @evan

Yes! We need to choose what we prioritize.

I’ve been dreaming of an app that is built on “interestingness” and “connection”. I assume 90% of us are using Metatext or Mastodon app.

@debs things like, "You haven't talked to your friend Kevin in a month. Here are some of his pictures from his trip to Boston." Or "Did you know that you and your friend debs both share an interest in baking? Here's some of her latest posts about baking."

@evan @debs it was New York, not Boston… but yes

Kevin Marks

@evan @debs My son Christopher moved to Brooklyn this year and lined up all the good places to eat for me… This was Cafe Calaca foursquare.com/v/cafe-calaca/6

FoursquareCafe CalacaCafé in Brooklyn, NY