Danica Swanson
@danicaswanson
The latest museletter from @foxwizard is timely for me, as I'm preparing for a series of limited-scope Farcaster-based launches for the New Creative Thing I'm working on with folks I met on the purple app. This quote he selected (by Gordon from Rune Soup) speaks to my preferred approach to these projects in the context of the Farcaster scenius: "Feed the leaks. This really is the right way to say it. To say anything else falls too dangerously close to knowing what should happen or seeking to be the sole agency forcing a preferred outcome. It is simply to show up and give energy to what is seeking to emerge through the web of connections in which you are an intentional node. This generates a permission field conducive to novelty." I still think Farcaster is the best place for nerds like me to "...show up and give energy to what is seeking to emerge through the web of connections in which you are an intentional node." The culture here is ideal for it. So... if you're reading this and you're concerned (as I am) that the emphasis on video may bring a culture change on the purple app that marginalizes those who prefer text-heavy feeds, maybe it'll help to know that all the projects I'm stewarding will cater to long-form readers -- especially those who enjoy slow-paced deep-dive convos and take an interest in gift economics. More news Real Soon Now. Looking forward to seeing what emerges. Word nerds unite! ✍️ 📚 https://www.foxwizard.com/feeding-leaks/
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Trigs
@trigs
A very well put message. I resonate strongly with the attitude of feeding the leaks.
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Danica Swanson
@danicaswanson
Likewise. It's worth quoting more from the piece to explain what "leaks" are: "The way remains non-obvious—emergence is only ever truly apparent in hindsight. But there are glimmers to attend to, and leaks that lead the way." "Many of these options are leaks; portals to new worlds and ways. Except, of course, they have yet to fully reveal themselves." He even mentioned his inclination to "move quietly and plant things." Very /slowcore-hq coded.
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