Embarrassing confession no. 47: I tear up every time I hear "Imagine." Not just a gentle tear rolling down my face. No, it’s an all-encompassing, intense realization of what we could have had.
John Lennon, clad in his large white suit and small wire-rimmed glasses, expressed his vision of a world without borders, religions, or greed, and we embraced it like a soothing lullaby. Beautiful. Melancholic. Idealistic. Yet soon after, we returned to scrolling mindlessly. We returned to Zuckerberg. We went back to nurturing the monster.
Recently, however, that lullaby feels more like a rallying call. Let’s be real, are we still imagining? Or are we just optimizing?
We exist in a realm where your music, your art, your imaginative ideas about space-funk cello performances struggle to reach your own audience unless they please the algorithm. The essence of rebellion, the purity of genuine expression, now comes with captions like “Wait for it…” and “This will blow your mind 🤯.” If not? It withers away.
If John Lennon were alive today, would "Imagine" even penetrate the din? Would a TikTok growth strategist suggest he add a dance and remix it with Doja Cat for it to trend? Would the song that once gave us goosebumps receive merely five seconds of attention before someone swipes to see a dog playing piano?
We've been told that data is the new oil. But let’s be clear: they’re drilling for your creativity, joy, and mental health. You post, they profit. You create, they dictate.
It’s no coincidence that most platforms restrict your message from reaching your audience unless you cough up money. It’s designed this way. Those who have the ability to inspire, provoke, or transform the world are stifled unless they conform to the system. The casino. Zuck’s casino.
And yes, I’m frustrated. And heartbroken. And exhausted. But I’m also more alive than ever. Because something beautiful is unfolding. Artists, creators, and dreamers are remembering. Reclaiming.
We’re declaring: Zuck this. What if we didn’t merely imagine a better world – what if we actively constructed it? That’s the purpose of WeAre8. Not just another platform. A rebellion. A haven. A vision of what social media should embody – a realm of social freedom.
A space where:
You’re not a product, you’re a human being.
You’re not catering to the algorithm, you’re expressing your true self.
You’re not being exploited, you’re being acknowledged.
You’re not silenced, you’re being heard.
On WeAre8, artists achieve 100% reach. Individuals are compensated for their attention. We’re not collecting your data to sell you products. We’re amplifying your voice so you can earn and genuinely effect change. It’s social media infused with soul. Technology for the benefit of people, not profit.
We’ve envisioned a world where your feed uplifts you instead of making you feel inferior, where your thoughts don’t vanish into oblivion but ignite movements.
Because art once guided culture. And it can again. But only if we are free. So yes, picture a world without possessions. Envision all people sharing the planet. But don’t just visualize it. Demand it. Design it. Create it.
That’s what WeAre8 embodies. A new reality. A place where we can finally be human once more.
As John said, you may call me a dreamer… but I’m not alone.
And now – we’re 2 million strong and growing.
Tune in now…
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Embarrassing confession number 47: I tear up each time I listen to "Imagine." It's not just a simple tear running down my cheek. No, it’s a full-body reaction.