Twine develops an app to help with social isolation


Social isolation can be hard for some people. To help them feel less lonely, a start-up called twine has released an app. This project has been in the works for approximately six months already. However, its launch is very convenient right now since individuals are being cut off from family and friends because of the pandemic.

The application is described as “Zoom for meeting new people”. It offers a group video chat experience during which users are encouraged to have meaningful conversations to create friendships. Twine matches individuals with four other partners who are going to have 1-to-1 discussion for eight minutes apiece. The whole gathering will last for a total of 40 minutes. This includes a virtual guide portion during which the ground rules are set.

Participants will have to choose from a library of more than 250 “deep” questions. They will then be matched with partners who wish to explore the same topics. After that, they are going to RSVP for twine’s digital gatherings in their time zone and check when they have to start. The experience is meant to help people find connections during social isolation by skipping the small talk and going straight to what matters. However, the focus is on friendship and not dating.


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