This chapter explores the concept of Blue Sky, a new social app that allows users to set their own moderation rules and discusses the importance of cultivating a good vibe. It also highlights the active poster culture and creative norms on the platform and compares it to the decline of Twitter after centralization, expressing excitement for experimentation and innovation in social networking.
Bluesky, the Twitter spin-off, is now open for public sign-ups. Can its dreams of decentralization fix social media? We talk with CEO Jay Graber. Then, New York Times reporter Erin Griffith on how Adobe’s failed acquisition of Figma has spooked tech companies and upset Silicon Valley’s startup pipeline. And finally, updates on ancient scrolls and artificial intelligence, Google’s chatbots, and the fight between record companies and TikTok.
Today’s guests:
- Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky
- Erin Griffith, reporter for The New York Times
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