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The Human Code Project's avatar

I really liked this piece and title... I wonder when we are stretched thin for time how is the best way to go about participating in communities?

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Gerhard Molin's avatar

Thank you for your kind words :) I believe one way to integrate this in modern life is to find micro-communities that have a "digital first, real life follow" principle. Where you want to contribute, but you are not bombarded with daily engagement, but maybe weekly or once a month. low tech, high touch.

There is also a funny old Zen saying/proverb

"If you don't have time to meditate for an hour, you should meditate for two hours"

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The Human Code Project's avatar

Thanks for the reply. I love that saying! But it makes me wonder if I can connect my digital platform to something in real life. Gave me something to think about.

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Gerhard Molin's avatar

Let me know if you have any interesting reflections about it :)

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Character Cognition's avatar

Brute force...

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Longevity Path's avatar

Can’t agree more!!!

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Gerhard Molin's avatar

Thank you :)

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Character Cognition's avatar

I've heard of it, but I never spent much time online

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Gerhard Molin's avatar

Yes, these were the early days of the Internet (end of 90s, early 2000s) and geek/nerd culture. This was all veeeeery niche back then.

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Whispers of Goodness's avatar

I really like this! You're so right - technology could be used in such a human and community building way - I feel it's very much become about something very capitalist and individualist rather than simply having a good time with people!

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Gerhard Molin's avatar

100% - btw can really recommend this video "I'm building an algorithm that doesn't rot your brain": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO14wPQw89c

This is a cool short video essay by Jack Conte (founder/CEO of Patreon)

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Whispers of Goodness's avatar

Lovely. I'll check it out

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Character Cognition's avatar

What led you to TeamSpeak?

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Gerhard Molin's avatar

Back in the days, computer games :) Did you also grow up with TeamSpeak?

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