I know it's on Spotify, but it's very interesting. The podcast discusses the challenges and considerations related to the adoption of alternative social media platforms compared to mainstream ones. It mentions that digital literacy, market-driven trends, and network effects play a significant role in users' choices. There's a question about whether to work within mainstream platforms for community empowerment or integrate with alternative platforms like Mastodon. The key to empowering local communities lies in increasing digital literacy and creating tools that address their specific needs.
The debate within the federated social network community is about whether it complements or contrasts traditional social media, with a preference for human relationships over automated mechanisms.
I'm very interested in learning more about Fediverse in Africa. Reply to the post or DM me