X Marks the Future
Everything may be at your fingertips, odd as that sounds
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Are you on X? If not, you may think about hopping on. I see big things happening there. It’s not just another social media app. It may become THE social media app to end all social media apps. Whoa!
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The Internet is Dying
We have a problem. The internet is becoming inundated with bots and hackers. Have you ever heard of the Dead Internet Theory? Yeah, it’s bad, and it’s only getting worse.
Like the Wild West, the wide open space of the Internet lends itself to outlaws, hoodlums, rapscallions, and their ilk. Harumph! Humans, by nature, establish perimeters around our communities to keep the bad guys out. Social media apps used to do this, but they are too widespread. So, what do we do?
R.I.P to FB, YT, IG, Etc.
As I write this, I see that each social media platform has strengths, mainly in how and who uses it. Instagram is great for arts and crafts, Facebook is great for groups, YouTube is great for videos, and Pinterest is for… I have no idea. That one baffles me.
However, these platforms are starting to mirror each other (e.g., reels, pics, etc.). As this happens, some of them will naturally fall by the wayside. Imagine if McDonald's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and the other fast food chains had the same menu with only slight variations. Each would make the other superfluous. Or maybe one would rise to the top and end the lives of the others. And that is what I believe will happen.
The “Everything” App
It’s no secret that Elon Musk wants X to be the “everything” app that replaces all social media apps. I believe this can happen. That said, it can only happen if X does some things differently. For instance, how could X replace Facebook when the two of them have a completely different user experience? X is a public square for the world, and Facebook feels more like a neighborhood pub. The same could be said for Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.
Here’s how I see it happening: X will offer a set of five “sections,” much like a newspaper, displayed atop your feed (where they now have “For You” and “Following”). Each section would have its focus and be represented by an icon at the top of your feed. The tabs would be:
News
A&E
Lifestyle
Social
Marketplace
When you post, you have to tag it to a section. By default, your feed would have everything on it. It would be up to you which section you want to isolate. If you’re an artist, you may hunker down in “A&E” - imagine the appeal of Instagram with the functionality of X. The “Social” section would be an exclusive place populated by users you select to be a part of it - imagine Facebook with the functionality of X. And yes, there will be groups just like Facebook, but with more ability to meet in a virtual environment. But wait, there’s more!
All My Exes Come From X
Here’s the biggest kicker: X will be THE dating app to end all other dating apps. How? Once you’re on X, your activity will be collected as data. That data will form your unique profile. If you’re looking for love, you could buy into a matchmaking service, and X will use an algorithm to find a selection of comparable partners, local or otherwise, and set you up on a blind date within the app.
The venue for this date would take into account your profile. For instance, if you're young, the app may recommend an intro via text. If you’re older, an in-app call may be recommended. It may even offer a VR environment. While it wouldn’t be exactly the holodeck from “Star Trek: Next Generation,” it would be a setting fitting to your profile. For instance, if you’re a reserved bookworm, the setting may be a table in a small, cozy, independent bookstore beside a picture window looking out onto a quaint old-world street. Are you reading me?
No User Left Behind
You may not like X and/or Elon Musk. I understand. But the internet is dying as bots and AI rush in. We must have a central place to interact online without those malevolent, mercurial, mechanized murauders. X may not be there now, but I believe it will soon enough.
Imagine only having one social media app. Whether you like X/Elon or not, the prospect is appealing. We may even lose 99% of the websites and use X as our “web.” Heck, X is even proposing their own email. In the comments below, let me know whether you think I’m right or wrong.
See you on X!
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Jason
X sounds interesting