Episode Summary: In this episode, Bill and Lauren engage in a conversation with Meena Palaniappan, the Founder, and CEO of Atma Connect, as she discusses her journey of building Atma Go, a tool for community change that operates on a hyperlocal level in Indonesia, Puerto Rico, and Ukraine. Palaniappan introduces the concept of the ‘plentiverse,’ which contrasts the metaverse, and emphasizes the potential of technology in creating collective consciousness and enabling every individual to become a change-maker in constructing a better world. This conversation showcases how Atma Connect is empowering individuals with low income and living in rural areas to take the lead in shaping their communities.

Memorable Quote: “What we really need is an algorithm for cohesion and connection - this is what needs to be built. AtmaGo has been an incredible hyperlocal tool for community change. We are focused on building a new infrastructure for collective consciousness through media, new technology economies, and society infrastructures.”