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I would like to see a new media invention (an app) that tells you the name of random strangers you are conversing with. I know this is probably creepy but a lot of times I meet people, I forget their name. Hopefully this app can fix a problem like this. This app would also protect people's personal information, only giving out their names.

This can't be too bad..right?

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  1. Amanda LeeNovember 26, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    I'm not sure if I'm sold on the idea of having an app that can inform you of strangers' names. I feel that that defeats the purpose of trying to connect with somebody, particularly if you can't even remember their name. In addition, how can a person verify if the other party's name is truly the name the app gives?

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  2. UnknownNovember 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM

    Great idea David, this would help me so much in those situations where it's too late to ask a girl what her name is again. Also, this is similar to a dating app that tells you who you crossed paths with.

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  3. Annie ChenDecember 10, 2018 at 7:23 PM

    Hi, David
    I think it is pretty cool to have an intervention like that. Though I do have a question. Now how would the app know the stranger's name? Does the other party have to have the same app and input their name in order for others' app to notify their name?

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  4. Stanley ButtDecember 11, 2018 at 5:16 PM

    This app reminds of Bumble, a dating app where it only connects you to people literally around you. Now that you mention it, this app may be useful.

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