Can We Build a Better Social Network?

Hard Fork

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Shownote

Over the past year we’ve been working with the podcast “Search Engine” on a project that reimagines what the internet can be. What if instead of rage-baiting, a social platform incentivized friendly interaction and good faith discussion? Today we’re bringi...

Highlights

What happens when journalists decide to build their own social network from scratch? Frustrated with the toxicity and corporate control of mainstream platforms, a small team sets out to test whether a kinder, more open internet is still possible.

11:53

Wikipedia proves that a successful, self-governed internet community is possible.

32:34

The Fediverse allows users to build their own platforms and connect to existing ones.

35:13

The Fediverse allows users to create their own algorithms and switch platforms seamlessly.

Chapters

Can We Build a Better Social Network from Scratch?

00:00

Launching the Forkiverse: From Idea to Server Deployment

14:34

Inside the Setup: Overcoming Roadblocks in the Open Internet

21:18

What Comes Next for Decentralized Social Media—and You?

35:13

Transcript

Kevin Roose: Well, Casey, we've got something different for Hard Fork listeners today. We are dropping in a special Tuesday episode, and this is an episode that we've been working on for a very long time. We're very excited to bring it to our listeners. C...