I recently came across an online community that reminded me of Tokoni (where people connect through experiences) – the social network that we talked about in Clarke’s class. This social network – PatientsLikeMe – is based on a similar concept of connecting through shared experiences, but is more niche and has a clearer purpose, something that we talked about with the ladies from Tokoni. With PatientsLikeMe, you can share your experience about a certain medical condition that you have, connect with others who have the same medical condition, and learn from each other. I can see how this social network can become a great resource for people – both as an information aggregator and as a source of emotional support.
……….Rachelle Goh
