The how, where, why, and when we communicate. Long form asynchronous? Real-time chat? In-person? Video? Verbal? Written? Via email? In Basecamp? How do we keep everyone in the loop without everyone getting tangled in everyone else’s business? It’s all in here.
A Theory of Messaging Styles & Ghosting.
Online communication tools serve many purposes. So does silence.
The Power of Asynchronous Communication
Asynchronous communication allows us to maintain the essential bonds of friendship and dialog with the people that matter to us.
Group chats rule the world
Most of the interesting conversations in tech now happen in private group chats: Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, small invite-only Discord groups. Being part of the right group chat can feel like having a peek at the kitchen of a restaurant but instead of food, messy ideas and gossip fly about in real time, get mixed, remixed, discarded, polished before they show up in a prepared fashion in public.
proto instant messenger
AIM-inspired group chat on the AT Protocol. Real-time chat rooms, presence, away messages — a safe space for community.
proto instant messenger
AIM-inspired group chat on the AT Protocol. Real-time chat rooms, presence, away messages — a safe space for community.
InnerNets - Make internet personal again
Our mission is to bring the right information to the right person, in the right way.
Asynchronous Communication Is The Future Of Work | I Done This
Whether you fear its impersonal nature or thinks its the best thing since streaming television, asynchronous communication is here to stay Remote work is rising and online education is becoming more accepted and commonplace, both due to changing attitudes and the pandemic. These factors are only going to increase the…
Encouraging a Culture of Written Communication – mcls
More and more people are being exposed to working remotely. One of the key factors for success in a remote workplace is a culture of written communication. It’s not always obvious how to create such a culture, and it takes at least some level of discipline from the people involved to make it a habit.
Signal Messenger: Speak Freely
Say "hello" to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect.
Quiet - Private messaging. No servers.
Quiet is available for all major platforms. (And eventually the web, too!)
Quiet - Private messaging. No servers.
Quiet is available for all major platforms. (And eventually the web, too!)
From an internal Basecamp announcement re: pings/IMs
Direct/instant messaging is something many people are doing more and more often at work. And while it’s a handy way to quickly get ahold of someone, it’s a forceful interruption often coupled with …
The Social Physics of Conversation: Why Communication Patterns Matter
Discover how communication patterns shape team performance, innovation, and collective intelligence. Learn why idea flow matters more than talent alone.
Mossberg: The tyranny of messaging and notifications
Can we endure even one more communications service?
What the heck is asynchronous communication anyway?
Async is a game-changer even for co-located teams, but it's an absolute must for teams collaborating remotely.
Underrated "feature" of AIM / IRC: you could only send people messages if they were online! Sort of built-in backpressure. If you're busy, you won't sign on much, so you won't end up with a "big unread count". Feels so quaint now, like a little village. Say hi to your friends during passeggiata…
