Why are so many important topics still considered taboo? In "Breaking Taboos: The Power of Community," Emma Bates, co-founder of Diem, and Morgane Leten explore the impact of open conversations and supportive communities in dismantling societal stigmas and empowering individuals. Discover how Diem, a groundbreaking social search engine powered by community conversations and Diem AI, creates a safe, judgment-free space inspired by the way women search. Learn how it combines the intelligence of AI with the warmth of your best girl group chat to foster meaningful connections and find answers online.
Fun fact: we built the first AI model to draw from women's conversations when it generates answers.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:01 - What inspired the creation of Diem?
00:02:31 - How do digital environments shape communities?
00:04:00 - What practical steps ensure safety in online communities?
00:06:00 - What societal taboos still need to be broken?
00:07:11 - Why did you create Good Woman, and how does it support women?
00:09:13 - How does the Good Woman platform operate?
00:14:22 - How can online platforms foster offline connections?
00:16:37 - Is forming friendships the end goal of these platforms?
00:19:13 - Why is it hard for adults to make new friends?
00:24:40 - Why is it important to break societal taboos?
00:28:43 - What does a Diem AI answer look like?
00:31:12 - Should partners share the cost of birth control?
00:34:47 - How do these platforms deal with misinformation?
00:38:06 - What’s the future vision for Diem and Good Woman?
00:39:47 - Conclusion
Resources Mentioned
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