Extremely Online
To fix social media, do we have to return to the days of the Top 8?
Young tech entrepreneur Tiffany Zhong believes we have a loneliness epidemic on social media.
Everyone is ogling at each others lives and personalities, but no one is engaging with them.
Thats the problem were solving: connection with others and self-expression, she said.
Over 380,000 people are on the waitlist.
It will also list your closest friends (yes, similar toMyspaces Top 8).
Nospace joins a growing category of new platforms inspired by the old ones.
Both Youni and PI.FYI are selling a chance to connect with others rather than passively consuming their content.
We’re losing the human touch of a personal recommendation as the internet gets For-You-Page-ified, Bainbridge added.
Theyresidestepping dating appswhen seeking love, and turning away from Instagram and TikTok when seeking friendship.
No wonder Gen Z are craving places that make them feel better, not worse.
Whilemuch research on the subjecthas been inconclusive, some evidence suggests that social media has negatively affected young users.
One way zoomers are trying to improve their experiences on social media is by leveling the playing field.
There are no subjects and fans, just peers.
All these other apps these days, its just algorithmic.
A lot of posts just get pushed down if you dont get engagement, Zhong says.
It feels like a game.
People love leveling up.
You get unlimited boosts … Everyone can feel special.
She hopes apps like hers can encourage more self-expression and bonding.
Loneliness is increasing because of a variety of reasons, she says.
We dont have as much to talk about with our IRL friends anymore because everyone watches different content.
She hopes Nospaces chronological status updates and focus on finding shared interests will address this issue.
Socializing is so much more important than ever.
It doesnt exist anymore.
