Resonating with that "Protocols, not platforms" approach very much and still, these days, wondering whether there should be an update to that. Like, first and foremost: People and communities, not protocols? At least at that point where protocols become forces of separation not unification? We've got more than enough separating aspects already.

Mud on the sidewalks. Long-bearded package messenger. A minimum of communication, yet enough to create some sort of bonding. Snow falling, but from roofs not sky, in bulky wet chunks. And then meetings relocated to digital space. Afternoon lows.