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Kevin Bacon App DOGE coin money Making spam call blocker 

### Summary of Main Points:

1. **Concept of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon**: The speaker introduces the idea that everyone is connected through a chain of acquaintances, using Kevin Bacon as a metaphor for this interconnectedness.

2. **Kevin Bacon App Proposal**: The speaker proposes an app that utilizes users' contact lists to create a network of connections. Users can see how closely they are connected to others, including celebrities.

3. **Monetization Strategy**:
   - **Phone Call Charges**: The app would charge users for calls from unknown numbers, with fees varying based on the closeness of the connection (e.g., contacts of contacts).
   - **Payment System**: Users can set their own payment thresholds for receiving calls, with a portion of the fees going to app developers.
   - **Incentives for Users**: The app aims to deter spam calls by making it costly for unknown callers, thus encouraging more people to adopt the app.

4. **Integration with Local Services**: The app could include local business listings (like Yellow Pages) that would automatically update based on the user's location, allowing legitimate calls to come through without charge.

5. **Text Message Prioritization**: The app could also allow users to prioritize text messages based on how much the sender is willing to pay, creating a bidding system for message visibility.

6. **Freedom of Choice**: The speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing users to make their own choices regarding call and message charges, promoting a free-market approach.

### Conclusions:

- The proposed Kevin Bacon app leverages social connections to create a unique communication platform that could potentially reduce spam and enhance user experience.
- By implementing a monetization strategy based on user connections, the app could generate revenue while providing users with control over their communication preferences.
- The concept reflects a blend of social networking and financial transactions, suggesting a new model for how personal connections can be monetized in the digital age.
- Overall, the idea presents an innovative approach to managing communication in a way that could appeal to both everyday users and high-profile individuals, while also addressing issues related to unsolicited calls and messages.

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The Mad Scientist SupremeBy Timothy