Threads: The Unintended Consequences of Feature Requests

Why do we say we want simplicity and then make things complicated?

Why do we say we want simplicity and then make things complicated? Threads is the hot new social media platform on the block, garnering 100 million sign-ups five days after launch. People love it for its freshness and the freedom they feel to leave their manicured Instagram personas behind. But they’re already asking Threads to include features and functionality that will dramatically impact this currently cozy platform. In this voice note, I share my experience as an early adopter of social media platforms, my insights from my work in software development, and what it all says about the human condition.