Stephen Caudill
@mrmemes.eth
I've been pondering pseudonymity, inspired by Balaji's video The Pseudonymous Economy. It covers "the how," but I'm drawn to "the why." TLDR; pseudonyms in highly networked environments might be vital for mental well-being. 🧵 follows 👇
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Stephen Caudill
@mrmemes.eth
First, let's set the stage by exploring why the current social network model is harmful to mental health, moving beyond the usual discussions about compulsion. This understanding will shed light on the complexities of human identity and the role of pseudonymity in our digital lives.
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Stephen Caudill
@mrmemes.eth
Eugene Wei's insightful post (https://www.eugenewei.com/blog/2019/11/4/status-update) highlights (1 of 2): "In another era, most of us lived in social circles of limited scope. Family, school, coworkers, neighbors. We were, for the most part, private entities."
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Stephen Caudill
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...he continues (2 of 2): "Social media companies quickly found the key to rapid network growth: make interactions between two people public. Conversation and information-sharing evolved into a democratic form of performance art."
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Stephen Caudill
@mrmemes.eth
In The Facebook Effect, Zuckerberg states, "The days of you having a different image for your work friends or co-workers and for the other people you know are probably coming to an end pretty quickly," and "Having two identities for yourself is an example of a lack of integrity.
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