He’s Building Social Media That Actually Connects Us | BPF Ep. 43

What if social media was built for connection instead of clickbait? In this episode of Best Path Forward, Dan sits down with Alex to talk about friendship, screen time, the algorithm, and the idea behind Lo-So — low stress social media. Alex is not trying to build another app that chases virality, traps people in endless scrolling, or buries real connection under ads and outrage. He wants something different: a healthier version of social media that helps people stay connected to the friends who actually matter. That mission comes from a real place. Alex shares the story of running an impromptu marathon in college after a night out, and how 30 to 40 of his friends showed up to run the final laps with him. That moment became more than a funny college story. It showed what real connection looks like: people showing up when the hard part starts. Years later, when Alex opens Instagram, he does not always see those friends. Instead, he sees memes, strangers arguing about politics, ads, and algorithmic noise. That frustration helped spark Lo-So, a barebones social media platform built around peer-to-peer connection, positivity, and less wasted time online. This conversation is not about deleting social media. It is about asking what social media should actually be for. Alex talks about building Lo-So with his brother, why friendship matters, how the right people can help us stay consistent, and why technology should help us engage with each other — not just chase clicks, views, and viral moments. ❓❓❓Question of the Week❓❓❓ What do you wish social media helped you stay more connected to? Watch next 👀 ✅ Using AI to Think Better, Not Think Less | BPF Ep. 40: If this conversation made you think about using technology without letting it use you, check out my episode with Tanner next, where we talk about AI as a personal development tool. Link:    • Using AI to Think Better, Not Think Less |...   Thanks for watching Best Path Forward. If this episode gave you something to think about, like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone you want to stay better connected with. 🤝Connect with Best Path Forward 🤝 *YouTube:    / @bestpathforward   *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestpathfor... *Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpr5AL... *Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #BestPathForward #SocialMedia #DigitalWellness #Friendship #PersonalDevelopment #Technology #LoSo #ScreenTime #MentalHealth #SelfImprovement