SOCIAL: How many travel-related startups have appeared on the scene in recent years which espouse the virtues of finding new people, connecting with those with similar tastes? Plenty. But is there a widespread movement taking place here that reams of people will buy into? Read the full story on CNN
The premise of social discovery seems simple: Uncover the people and events around you, in real time, based on user interests and/or locations.
But many worry today's social apps define privacy in very different and sometimes concerning terms.
As more of these social discovery applications emerge, two concepts remain key: user discretion and transparency.
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