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Meditate in front of your computer with Calm

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Re: Meditate in front of your computer with Calm

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Post by bduerst »

buckbova wrote: post #2

I like the images. Seems like something you'd see on those wall screens of the future. Is there a business model for this, possibly subscription based in the future? They have job postings: http://www.calm.com/jobs "We're a small start-up with a big mission: to reduce stress and increase calm in an increasingly stressed-out world. We're just starting out, and we're looking for talented and driven folks to join us. On…

Is it weird that the visuals are the part that has me most excited about this site?

This would be awesome on chromecast.

Re: Meditate in front of your computer with Calm

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Post by bduerst »

enraged_camel wrote: post #39

On the iPhone, calm.com takes you directly to the App Store page without even prompting. You can try going to the deeloper's website from there, BUT that takes you to their Facebook page. From there it links back to calm.com. Worst. Experience. Ever. And I haven't even downloaded the app yet!

Lucky. On Android it just says the app isn't ready yet.

My guess is they want to herd users to the mobile app right away, rather than manage both the app and optimized website for mobile.

Re: Meditate in front of your computer with Calm

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Post by gxespino »

TheyCalledHimBo wrote: post #21

My knee-jerk reaction to this was at first laughter, followed by a deep sense of loathing as I dug deeper into whatever this site is supposed to be. This is fucking appalling. In some respects I might, -might- be able to get behind the idea of "meditation" as "SaaS" but for the most part I find this borderline insulting.

I think you of all people could benefit the most from something like this.

Re: Meditate in front of your computer with Calm

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Post by gxespino »

webwanderings wrote: post #45

The fact that I was immediately thinking about the cost (and so do many others here) corrupts the experience right away. But anyways, very nice find for today. Hope it stays as is in the distant future.

Yeah but entrepreneurs have a shitty experience with anything that isn't their own startup. We think and judge too much.

It's ok, I doubt we're their target market.

Re: Meditate in front of your computer with Calm

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Post by chazu »

lindig wrote: post #30

This is similar to http://www.getsomeheadspace.com which is based on a subscription model and a mobile app. The app is free and provides 10 sessions of 10 minutes each. If you like calm.com, try www.getsomeheadspace.com for a very good alternative.

I subscribe to headspace, have been for about two months now. I find it extremely helpful. There are a wealth of different programs with different areas of focus, and about a years worth of content with daily use. I highly recommend it.

Re: Meditate in front of your computer with Calm

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Post by sergiotapia »

peterwwillis wrote: post #3

I was told recently that some study showed the brains of humans lighting up much more when reading using a video screen than with paper, and that essentially digital displays are a stimulant of sorts. Anyone see a study like this before? If it's real, wouldn't it be better to meditate in front of a non-digital interface?

You close your eyes during meditation.
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