Sick of constant pings, they’re sending texts at the speed of carrier pigeon
New mobile apps like 'Carrier Pidge' and 'Roost' are gaining popularity by intentionally slowing down digital communication to mimic the speed of animals. Users are turning to these platforms to escape the constant notification fatigue of modern digital life.
Why it matters
The trend reflects a growing cultural pushback against the 'always-on' nature of modern technology and social media.
The carrier pigeon was halfway across the Atlantic Ocean, soaring toward Toronto. Its message, sent from London, would take more than a day to arrive.
But when the letter landed, it was not untied from a spindly leg but rather opened in an app, because this pigeon was digital, not physical.
A lot of time has gone into speeding up human communication, from the telegram to the Pony Express to shouting loudly from a rooftop. Lately, at least two apps have asked: Was a carrier pigeon the pinnacle?
One of the apps exploring this idea is Carrier Pidge , an app that allows users to send messages at the speed of a pigeon. Users track their bird on a map as it whips toward its destination.
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