AI-era software can create new forms of connection, not just productivity
signulll · x · 2026-10-18
signulll argues AI-era software can create entirely new forms of connection, community, and coordination rather than productivity-focused experiences — directly challenging Chris Dixon's "come for utility, stay for the network" framing, since almost all utilities can now be generated on demand and personalized versions often beat one-size-fits-all ones. He hints at new mechanics that were never possible before, with ripple effects if they work.
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