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| author | Pakkir, Sai Krishna Reddy |
| author_facet | Pakkir, Sai Krishna Reddy |
| contents | <p>This paper introduces a novel approach to social networking by proposing a minimalist, text-based platform designed to foster meaningful conversations and reduce mental strain caused by the overwhelming presence of visual content in modern social media. Unlike traditional platforms dominated by images, videos, and animations, this platform focuses solely on text-based posts, replies, and comments, creating an environment where users can engage in deeper, more reflective interactions.</p> <p>The primary aim of this platform is to provide a distraction-free space where individuals of all age groups can interact and connect in a more thoughtful and productive manner. By stripping away the visual overload typically associated with social media, the platform encourages users to focus on reading, thinking, and engaging in constructive dialogue, free from the pressures of mindless scrolling and external validation.</p> <p>This research explores the potential benefits of a minimalist social networking approach, including improved mental clarity, reduced cognitive overload, and enhanced user productivity. The paper also discusses the design, development, and evaluation of the platform, as well as its implications for future work in the fields of digital well-being, social media design, and user interaction.</p> |
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| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_15104278 |
| institution | Zenodo |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2025 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | From Mindless Scrolling to Meaningful Conversations: A New Paradigm in Social Networking Pakkir, Sai Krishna Reddy Social Networking Meaningful Conversations User Engagement Social Media Design Authenticity in Social Media Social Media Innovation User Experience Digital Interaction Online Communities Information Overload Computer Science Digital Communication <p>This paper introduces a novel approach to social networking by proposing a minimalist, text-based platform designed to foster meaningful conversations and reduce mental strain caused by the overwhelming presence of visual content in modern social media. Unlike traditional platforms dominated by images, videos, and animations, this platform focuses solely on text-based posts, replies, and comments, creating an environment where users can engage in deeper, more reflective interactions.</p> <p>The primary aim of this platform is to provide a distraction-free space where individuals of all age groups can interact and connect in a more thoughtful and productive manner. By stripping away the visual overload typically associated with social media, the platform encourages users to focus on reading, thinking, and engaging in constructive dialogue, free from the pressures of mindless scrolling and external validation.</p> <p>This research explores the potential benefits of a minimalist social networking approach, including improved mental clarity, reduced cognitive overload, and enhanced user productivity. The paper also discusses the design, development, and evaluation of the platform, as well as its implications for future work in the fields of digital well-being, social media design, and user interaction.</p> |
| title | From Mindless Scrolling to Meaningful Conversations: A New Paradigm in Social Networking |
| topic | Social Networking Meaningful Conversations User Engagement Social Media Design Authenticity in Social Media Social Media Innovation User Experience Digital Interaction Online Communities Information Overload Computer Science Digital Communication |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15104278 |