This week Daisy and Francis are joined by Emily Sundberg, creator of the popular business newsletter Feed Me. They explore the theme of specialness in modern life, discussing how technology, communication, and social interactions have evolved and impacted our sense of intimacy and connection. Feed Me: https://www.readfeedme.com/ 00:00 Introducing Emily and Feed Me 01:40 Nothing Feels Special Anymore 04:28 Texting's Effect on Communication and Intimacy 10:10 The Relationship Between Friction and Specialness 15:03 The Balance of Responsibility for Social Collapse 18:12 The Intention Behind Special Experiences 25:26 Feed Me: Preserving Specialness at Scale 30:12 The Degradation of Faith in Language 33:21 The Crisis of Truth and Consensus 37:29 The Democratization of Writing in the Digital Age 46:22 Adjusting to Success in the Media Industry 52:26 You Can't Spill the Special Sauce
