The internet was supposed to bring the world closer together. Technically, it did — we can now message anyone instantly. But in practice, most platforms have tu

The internet was supposed to bring the world closer together. Technically, it did — we can now message anyone instantly. But in practice, most platforms have turned into echo chambers. Algorithms reinforce what we already believe, and global connection feels more like global noise. What struck me is that empathy doesn’t come from reading more posts or headlines. It comes from conversations. Hearing someone’s voice, their story, their perspective — that’s when assumptions break down. I started experimenting with this idea through mindfuse.io , which connects people for anonymous 1:1 voice conversations. No feeds, no likes, just two people talking.