The key differentiator is the subtle switch to 1-with-many (along with advancements in and proliferation of mobile technology + bandwidth). This leads to shared

The key differentiator is the subtle switch to 1-with-many (along with advancements in and proliferation of mobile technology + bandwidth). This leads to shared experiences, which are quite different from the 1:n (1-to-n) model. The eye opening moment for me was jumping into a periscope stream, commenting on various things relating to the stream, and having the presenter comment and take action based on what I'd said ("high-five the Philz barista for an amazing coffee"). Really more of a conversation. The feeling of controlling the experience partially, in my opinion, completely changes the dynamic. Also - I can enter streams of places I've never been to and join someone on their adventure. With enough syndication, eventually we can all join in on these adventures with people that have similar interests (subreddit style). Meerkat opened the floodgates. Periscope is the better execution of the idea.