New social media apps are leaning into the ways of the old internet. And they’re growing. In our latest documentary, @dagsen covers this wave of anti-algorithmic social media and asks whether it points to a healthier future online. 00:31 Surveying students about their social media habits 01:45 Speaking to Tyler Bainbridge, founder of Perfectly Imperfect, about the platform’s culture and its recommendation-driven social network 04:18 What is an algorithm? 04:56 Retro's founder helped create Instagram Stories 05:17 How does Retro work? 06:01 Is a non-addictive social media app possible? 07:10 Does social media bring you closer to your friends? 07:40 Dagsen’s take on social media 08:13 Speaking to users and employees of Perfectly Imperfect and Retro