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How did we get from public computer terminals in laundromats to Yelp and Nextdoor? Today’s essay takes us on a tour through the past, present, and future of the different online platforms through which we interact with our cities—and asks what’s been lost along the way. Pledge your support P.S. Don’t forget your tickets for Reboot Community Day! By Humphrey Obuobi Despite its name, Cafe International is very distinctly “San Francisco.” A chalkboard menu (characteristic of other cafes in the city that grew up in the ‘90s) offers everything from smoothies to baba ganoush for the full spectrum of residents that come through its doors. For years, the space has also been home to poets and jazz musicians who regularly fill the evening air with their tunes. Zahra, the owner, has evidently spent decades pouring her heart and soul into the place, transforming it from a run-down cafe into the vibrant, reliable “town square” that it is today. Even after moving across the Bay, I’m unfailingly gree

Essays Searching For My City On local connection in the age of the internet Humphrey Obuobi Mar 09, 2024 39 1 11 Share How did we get from public computer terminals in laundromats to Yelp and Nextdoor? Today’s essay takes us on a tour through the past, present, and future of the different online platforms through which we interact with our cities—and asks what’s been lost along the way. Subscribe Searching For My City By Humphrey Obuobi Despite its name, Cafe International is very distinctly “San Francisco.” A chalkboard menu (characteristic of other cafes in the city that grew up in the ‘90s)

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