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Social Autonomy

As consumer levels of interaction dwindle, communication becomes autonomous

Implications - Socialization among younger consumers has degraded to be almost completely non-verbal with the use of social media and texting, but the disconnect is growing stronger as even the most rudimentary of interactions becomes automated. Scheduled messaging apps and social media generators appeal to the consumer who is "socializing" more than ever, but experiencing a far stronger disconnect than in years past.
Trend Themes
1. Scheduled Messaging App - As socialization has become almost completely non-verbal, scheduled messaging apps and social media generators allow for conversational interaction and may lead to further advancements in AI chatbots and voice assistants.
2. Subtle Messaging App - Messaging apps that send disguised push notifications may lead to further developments in uncanny valley technologies that blur the line between human interaction and automation.
3. Digital Dating Profile Assistants - As dating apps continue to gain popularity, there is tremendous opportunity for industry professionals to provide services that help curate effective online profiles and leverage insights from user data to improve engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Communication Technology - With the rise of scheduled messaging, push notifications, and AI chatbots, communication technology is being transformed at an unprecedented rate presenting major investment opportunities and an avenue for disruptive innovation.
2. Personalization Services - As users continue to seek more personalized interactions online, there is an opportunity for business professionals to develop innovative offerings that use AI and data analytics to help individuals curate and optimize their online presence.
3. Social Media - Social media interactions are becoming increasingly automated with new innovations such as messaging apps and meme generators disrupting traditional modes of communication and providing new opportunities in social media marketing and advertising.
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Featured Examples

Heart Break-Assisting Apps
Heart Break-Assisting Apps
The Breakup Text App Helps People End Their Sour Relationships
Everyone goes through a rough breakup at some point in their life and the Breakup Text app will help consumers make parting ways less messy. This convenient (and maybe impersonal) app allows users... MORE
Sassy Twitter Bio Generators
Sassy Twitter Bio Generators
This Twitter Bio Generator Makes Snarky Twitter Explanations
Twitter bios can be many Internet users’ first introduction to an online persona so a good Twitter bio generator can be key. Though many people have come up with hilarious and sometimes even awe-... MORE
Digital Dating Profile Assistants
Digital Dating Profile Assistants
This Site Will Help Make Your Online Dating Profile Turn Heads
Stakes are high when it comes to creating and curating your online dating profile. The quality of one’s dating profile can be the difference between a life full of happy, loving memories and... MORE
play_circle_filled Automatic Girlfriend-Texting Apps
Automatic Girlfriend-Texting Apps
The BroApp Will Text Your Girlfriend For You
BroApp is an app that will text your girlfriend so that you can spend more time your dude friends. The virtual wingman is designed to “outsource relationships,” letting guys specify the... MORE
Subtle Messaging Apps
Subtle Messaging Apps
The Wut App Lets You Send Messages Disguised as Push Notifications
The Wut app makes it infinitely easier to send mass messages. Wut sends messages in the form of push notifications and accesses your contacts through Facebook. This makes it easier to send a short... MORE
Crowdsourced Guidance Apps
Crowdsourced Guidance Apps
The Crowdpilot App Provides Coaching for Social Scenarios
If you’ve ever found yourself in a social situation where it would be helpful to discreetly get some guidance, the Crowdpilot app is like a dream come true. The app seems to be like a modern take... MORE

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