Exploring the Meaning of Specialness in Contemporary Culture

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