Tina He is a writer, designer, and investor dedicated to creating technology that fosters creativity, growth, and knowledge.

Her essay "The New Frontier of Belonging" caught my attention as it navigated through a number of disparate terrains while describing the peculiar kinds of social formations arising out of blockchain mechanics — and it leads with a reference to Italo Calvino, which I found to be unexpected and beautiful.

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