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As the AI slop fatigue grows and our social media environments worsen, we look at more connective ideas to digital outreach. Read on for more...

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Time to Migrate to Mastodon

Have you noticed that our biggest bad guys, like James Bond-style bad guys, all own social media apps? 🤔

We’re at a point where people realize that social media isn’t as great as we’d all like, but many feel stuck. (see post)

Tim Bray has a message for you: Time to Migrate

“Dear World: Now is a good time to get off social media that’s going downhill. Where by “downhill” I mean any combination of “less useful”, “less safe”, or “less fun”. This month marks the third anniversary of my Mastodon migration and I’m convinced that right now, in late 2025, it’s the best place to go. Come join me. Here’s why...” Read the whole piece.

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Connective Alternatives to Digital Outreach

As we see more artificially intelligent junk online, it’s more important than ever to stay human.

It’s almost weekly that 404 Media comes out with another shocking report of AI slop infiltrating another sector of our world and making it a lot worse. Not to mention the actually terrifying stories of tech surveillance being used against marginalized communities, organizations and folks who care about people and planet.

The AI slop fatigue is real and is only getting worse. When we understand the chaotic media environment and how our audiences are consuming media every day, we can offer alternatives that connect and grow.

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