Fascinating to think that the apps we use can say more about us than what we actually use them for/share on them. Does using bluesky say we're more progressive than x? What about spotify vs apple music? Interested to see how this evolves – loved the links too
I keep coming back to the idea that software is becoming less about utility and more about identity scaffolding. It’s no longer "What can this do for me?" but "What does using this say about me?"
Makes me think about the old Livestrong bracelets.
Identity scaffolding is a really interesting idea imho. Someone should make one of those taste matrices on software tools versus fashion brands & restaurant choices
Fascinating to think that the apps we use can say more about us than what we actually use them for/share on them. Does using bluesky say we're more progressive than x? What about spotify vs apple music? Interested to see how this evolves – loved the links too
I keep coming back to the idea that software is becoming less about utility and more about identity scaffolding. It’s no longer "What can this do for me?" but "What does using this say about me?"
Makes me think about the old Livestrong bracelets.
Identity scaffolding is a really interesting idea imho. Someone should make one of those taste matrices on software tools versus fashion brands & restaurant choices