This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Emily Sundberg, creator of the popular business newsletter Feed Me. They explore the theme of specialness in modern life, discussing how technology, communication, and social interactions have evolved and impacted our sense of intimacy and connection.
Feed Me: https://www.readfeedme.com/
00:00 Introducing Emily and Feed Me
01:40 Nothing Feels Special Anymore
04:28 Texting's Effect on Communication and Intimacy
10:10 The Relationship Between Friction and Specialness
15:03 The Balance of Responsibility for Social Collapse
18:12 The Intention Behind Special Experiences
25:26 Feed Me: Preserving Specialness at Scale
30:12 The Degradation of Faith in Language
33:21 The Crisis of Truth and Consensus
37:29 The Democratization of Writing in the Digital Age
46:22 Adjusting to Success in the Media Industry
52:26 You Can't Spill the Special Sauce
