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Oliver and Victoria unpack Evan Spiegel’s appearance on How I Built This with Guy Raz—and the philosophical rebellion that made Snapchat more than just a sexting app.
🔥 Topics we cover:
Why impermanence was the most radical idea in social media
The "performative archive" and how Snapchat broke the mold
Digital whispers vs. digital tattoos: a new language of communication
Are streaks addictive design or emotional infrastructure?
What AR glasses mean for the future of ephemeral tech
Could digital cherry blossoms replace the internet’s permanent ink?
The paradox of recording a podcast about things that disappear
Oliver and Victoria unpack Evan Spiegel’s appearance on How I Built This with Guy Raz—and the philosophical rebellion that made Snapchat more than just a sexting app.
🔥 Topics we cover:
Why impermanence was the most radical idea in social media
The "performative archive" and how Snapchat broke the mold
Digital whispers vs. digital tattoos: a new language of communication
Are streaks addictive design or emotional infrastructure?
What AR glasses mean for the future of ephemeral tech
Could digital cherry blossoms replace the internet’s permanent ink?
The paradox of recording a podcast about things that disappear