You must kill the “killer app” inside you. The idea that one product is supposed to be the go-to technical solution for everyone who wants to do a certain task is a myth you have been sold. Whether it’s social networking, sending an email, browsing the web — there should be lots of choices!

I think this is mostly true except when it comes to social media where some type of critical mass is really important.

Just like with food security, or housing access, or education, the capture of entire realms by a single corporate entity (or an oligopoly) undermines the basic principles of mutual aid & community organizing. Tech should be home cooked, locally grown, and community-led as often as it can be.

My killer app is the tiny computer in my pocket. (You already know the refrain in my house is “all apps are bad”.)

The only killer app I fuck with is Korean fried chicken wings

What percent of one's consciousness should be devoted to the cognitive load of switching costs? 80%? Or 90%?

Social media does kinda rely on everyone being on the same one, or at least a bunch of people being on the same one

I think you’re right about this, but it’s also so tempting to want your close people to use the same tech. For example, my dad and sister use Zelle, while my mom and I use Venmo. Paying someone back for a meal or an outing becomes super annoying. It’s tempting to want everyone to use the same app.

RFCs not IPOs!

Different apps for different needs. I don’t use the same knife/pan at home for all cutting/cooking. Same with apps!

@anildash.com It's like nobody gets it, apps should not be killing people.