A Crusade Against Small Talk
Small talk optimizes for safety, not aliveness. A case for replacing information exchange with playful co-creation to generate shared engagement, reduce self-monitoring, and create more memorable interactions.
Small talk optimizes for safety, not aliveness. A case for replacing information exchange with playful co-creation to generate shared engagement, reduce self-monitoring, and create more memorable interactions.
A framework for understanding why most adult events fall flat — and how to design ones that actually work. From opt-in attendance to engineered stakes and fail-safe mechanics.