What does post-platform internet culture look like?
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6 Jul 2023
What does post-platform internet culture look like?

Every major social media channel has at least one problem that threatens to drive users away, whether it’s questionable data collection practices or a toxic virtual atmosphere. As people begin to question the value of mainstream platforms, where are they finding a sense of connectedness online?

Rhys Thomas

Rhys Thomas is a journalist and editorial consultant. He has written for publications including Vice, Time Out, The Face, The Guardian, GQ, i, Dazed, The Times, The Telegraph, Highsnobiety, and New York Magazine. He has also worked with brands including Mr Porter, New Balance, Virgin O2, Hæckles, Selfridges, TFL, NatWest, O2, Booking.com, Airbnb, Samsung, and British Fashion Council, and has consulted for leading creative agencies including LOVE, Ragged Edge, and Mother Design. His writing focuses on lifestyle, culture, and masculinity.

David Siegel

David Siegel is the CEO of Meetup, a social media platform for hosting and organising in-person and virtual activities, gatherings, and events for people and communities of similar interests, hobbies, and professions. David has over 20 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive and hosts Meetup's Keep Connected podcast, which is dedicated to the power of community.

Amelia Abraham

Over eight combined years as an editor at VICE, Refinery29 and Dazed, Amelia Abraham commissioned stories, managed teams, shaped branded campaigns and grew audiences. Abraham now works mainly as a freelance copywriter and brand consultant. Recent clients include Nike, Hinge, Royal Mail, Dr Martens, Lyst, and Matches Fashion. Having published two books on queer culture, Queer Intentions (Picador, 2019) and We Can Do Better Than This (Vintage, 2021), Abraham has talked about LGBTQ+ culture everywhere from Sky News to BBC Radio 4 to the Southbank Centre, and regularly delivers LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion talks for brands.