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Team Swarm

Daniel Santos | @danieltsantosKara Kane | @karakane_kkKatie Shelly | @interkatieLaura Morley | @morley_lauraSérgio Andrade | @sergioka

The Problem

of US internet users have personally experienced online harassment.

(US, Pew Research Center, 2014)

40%

The Problem

Our society is more connected than ever before.

Yet our social skills haven’t advanced much.

Our newfound connectedness does not equal understanding.

Our Solution

A global grassroots movement to spread kindness, positivity, and self-awareness— both online and offline.

humansoftheinternet.org

Humans of the Internet

A network of like-minded individuals

A constellation of open-source tools, projects, and ideas

Rooted in theory of Nonviolent Communication

System of services

Sharing our Values#HOI Manifesto

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describe the constellation

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describe the constellation

Encoding KindnessGitHub Repository

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describe the constellation

describe the constellation

Spell Check for Kindness Artificial Intelligence from Alex and Crystal

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describe the constellation

describe the constellation

Air Traffic ControlOur Website

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Staying Self-AwarePersonal Kindness Dashboard

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Ambient RemindersLittleMan Action Figure

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Analog RelationshipsLetter-writing made easy(er)

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LETTER

System of services

How we got here

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Our Research

Understand average Facebook users

Chat with experts in social media & behavior

“I don’t think Facebook is real”

“I'm too scared to say what I really think on the internet because I don't want to be jumped on.”

“I hold back a lot"

"Social networks, when you join, is sort of like showing up to a party where you don't know anyone. Your guide to behavior is the other people around you."

Rob Morris, Ph.DMIT Media LabCreator of Koko

Our Insights

There is a large contingent who are active online, but in a passive way.

Some people are afraid to participate in online discussions due to self-consciousness and fear of being “jumped on.”

Many would rather unfriend or unfollow than engage.

Many users think that online discourse does not impact real life.

"My role in a community group is really clear, it's part of my business"

"If I make a comment, it's a huge impact for other people. If I feel good, why not make other people feel good too?"

If you could tag comments and posts with an anonymous and private

sentiment, which sentiments would you want to express?

"Disgusting"

"WTF?""Affff"

"Loved it"

"Gratitude"

What People Are Saying#HOI in the news

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Do you give a damn?Join us now #HOI

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Thanks!CreditsTash Willcocks | Handwritten Typography Arthur Shlain | thenounproject.com | Handwritten Icons

Team SwarmDaniel Santos | @danieltsantosKara Kane | @karakane_kkKatie Shelly | @interkatieLaura Morley | @morley_lauraSérgio Andrade | @sergioka

humansoftheinternet.org

Our initial brief

Turn conflicts into something affirmative and constructive within a community

Our Angle

How might we encourage passive users in online communities with the structure and tools they need to transform conflicts into opportunities for learning and growth?