Media and platforms
A term used by Audrey Tang to refer to herself.
[The word "media" was originally intended as a medium for information transmission, but it has somehow become a nuanced term that suggests the creation and dissemination of information, rather than merely a medium for information.
This can be interpreted as centralized or monopolized information dissemination.
In response, use cases have emerged in which social networking sites such as Twitter are used as "social media", especially in countries that do not have a free press.
This is "de-centralization of information dissemination" and "democratization of information dissemination."
Everyone is a member of the media
Based on this, we need to go one step further and create a "platform" for people to disseminate information and engage in careful deliberation.
Social networking sites are not designed for deliberation, so more platforms are needed
As its concierge-type MVP, Audrey appears to be using itself as a platform
When you bring a story to Audrey, there is a high likelihood that a new bond will occur, and when that happens, more people will bring stories in anticipation of the benefits, and the probability of a new bond is increased when a wide range of information is gathered.
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