Just published a new episode: "Robot Jeeves" In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson explore the intersection of the decentralized social media, Nostr, and AI, discussing their recent experiences at Nostr Valley. They delve into the beauty of State College, Pennsylvania, the innovative tools being developed for community building, and the importance of user-centric applications. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of content monetization, the significance of Web of Trust, and the collaborative spirit of vibe coding in tech development. In this conversation, Heather Larson and Derek Ross explore the rapid evolution of app development, particularly through the lens of vibe coding. #podcast #nostr
Just published a new episode: "It's All Coming Together" In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson explore the evolving landscape of decentralized social media and AI. They discuss the importance of community resilience, share personal stories, and highlight events like Nostr Valley in State College, PA, and Nostrville, in Nashville, TN. They share about the value for value model in music, the impact of AI on creativity, and the significance of understanding Web of Trust (WoT) in Nostr. #podcast #nostr
Just published a new episode: "You're Gonna Make Me HIRL" In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson preview the upcoming Nostr Valley event, discussing decentralized social media, creator opportunities, and the rise of zapvertising. They dive into their favorite topic, vibe coding, while reflecting on Nostr’s growth, challenges, and community-driven values. The conversation explores grassroots building, open internet principles, and innovations like the outbox model. They also touch on Sora 2, an emerging AI app reshaping social media and content creation. #podcast #nostr
Just published a new episode: "To Code or Not To Code" In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, hosts Derek Ross and Heather Larson dive into the world of decentralized social communication and AI. They discuss the Halloween hackathon and the launch of Shakespeare Act II. The conversation also touches on the music industry, with indie singer Suzanne Santo joining Nostr and the impact of decentralized platforms on artists. The hosts share their experiences with possible AI addiction, vibe coding, and the evolving landscape of AI models. They also highlight upcoming Nostr events you can attend in State College, Pennsylvania, along with Nashville, Tennessee, and the importance of community engagement. #podcast #nostr
Just published a new episode: "Quit Nerd Sniping Yourself" In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, your hosts, Derek Ross and Heather Larson, discuss the latest developments in decentralized social communication and AI. They highlight the Imagine If conference that Derek attended in Nashville, the challenges of protecting children in a permissionless digital world, and innovative projects emerging from the Hack for Freedom event. They emphasize the importance of parental involvement and education in navigating these technologies, while also exploring the potential of AI tools to foster community building and problem-solving. #podcast #nostr