It Matters Who Builds It.
Lauren Sato Lauren Sato

It Matters Who Builds It.

It matters who builds the technology that powers our social lives, and it matters who they are building for. We want to introduce you to the Komyūn team, because you deserve to know the people behind the platform and why we’re building for you - not advertisers.

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Healing and Health in an Era of Fracture: What the research says about the role of communities in our physical, mental and societal wellbeing.
Lauren Sato Lauren Sato

Healing and Health in an Era of Fracture: What the research says about the role of communities in our physical, mental and societal wellbeing.

In a time of social fragmentation and emotional overwhelm, our smallest communities—group chats, garden collectives, support circles—are quietly saving us.
Backed by science, this piece explores how micro-communities strengthen our physical, mental, and societal health—and why building for real connection is more urgent than ever.

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Social Good: The Future of Social is Micro–Not Massive
Meghan McClure Meghan McClure

Social Good: The Future of Social is Micro–Not Massive

People log on and feel invisible. The dopamine hits from likes and shares wear thin. We’re lonelier, angrier, and more divided than ever. And it’s no coincidence: the systems were designed to reward screaming about the world over doing a small kindness for a neighbor in need.

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Social Good: It's Time.
Meghan McClure Meghan McClure

Social Good: It's Time.

We have been saying that social media is broken—but we’re not. We still show up for each other. We still build communities. We still take care of our neighbors. But the digital tools we’ve been given are working against us.

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Social Good: Lessons from 100+ Community Leaders
Meghan McClure Meghan McClure

Social Good: Lessons from 100+ Community Leaders

This isn’t a niche need, these people are the operating system for humanity–they are what is keeping us together, and equipped with effective tooling they are our chance for a more united, collaborative future.

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Social Good: Rebuilding Our Shared Reality
Meghan McClure Meghan McClure

Social Good: Rebuilding Our Shared Reality

This isn’t a call for nostalgia or a return to centralized media monopolies. It’s a call for intentionality in how we build and participate in digital spaces. We need new systems—ones that prioritize civic coherence, community trust, and the restoration of a shared informational foundation.

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