What I Learned From A 22-Year-Old Who Found 150 Better Social Media Platforms

Lessons from a 22-Year-Old's Discovery of 150 Alternative Social Media Platforms

A 22-year-old researcher found 150 social media platforms that don't exploit users, feed polarization, or rely on surveillance.

She doesn’t believe the goal is to remove technology from our lives — it’s to redesign it intentionally.

Her report, "The Future of Social Media: There Is Hope," offers a roadmap for a new generation of platforms prioritizing creativity, privacy, and genuine connection.

Author's summary: A new generation is building alternative social media platforms.

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MediaPost MediaPost — 2025-11-04

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