"To use a specific example, here’s a problem worth solving with decentralized social networking-style technology that occurred to me last night. It is a real pr

"To use a specific example, here’s a problem worth solving with decentralized social networking-style technology that occurred to me last night. It is a real problem with real time savings and other important benefits attached. (Note: you could actually get people to pay for social networking! What an idea!) Imagine you are the “resposible adult” who takes care of an elderly relative, or a child, with a complex, chronic disease. You are probably middle-aged, female, family-minded, and have your hands full. Other than juggling your family and your job, you also need to find the right specialists for young Bob, organize rides to and from treatment, get second options, research conditions, get prescriptions filled, supervise that Bob actually takes them on time, keep all the other relatives updated, draft them for particular task (“can you take him to the physical therapist on Tuesday”), listen in to some on-line self-help groups, being a Mom of course etc. etc." I was just in this situation taking care of my mom after her stroke and I don't think this kind of service is very compelling. Most of mom's friends don't know much about computers in general. Some don't even own a computer. taking some time to make phone calls, text messages, email, and letters is well worth it. It absolutely has to be done personally (well I think so at least).