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Dispatches from the frontier of connection

Research findings, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections on what it means to build technology with heart.

Why Belonging Is the Metric That Matters
ResearchMar 28, 2026

Why Belonging Is the Metric That Matters

Engagement, retention, DAU — the tech industry measures everything except the thing that actually matters: whether people feel like they belong.

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The Water Droplet Problem
PhilosophyMar 15, 2026

The Water Droplet Problem

How the best connections happen at the edges — through serendipity, not algorithms.

Designing for Strangers Becoming Friends
DesignMar 4, 2026

Designing for Strangers Becoming Friends

The 7 psychological principles we use to create spaces where organic connection can happen.

The Loneliness API
EngineeringFeb 10, 2026

The Loneliness API

What would it look like if we treated isolation like a bug to fix, rather than a feature to exploit?

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