Portrait: Vardon Hamdiu of Sparkable.cc

A few candid shots of Vardon from a meeting at Zürich Kraftwerk. All taken with a Canon R6 Mark II and a Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM.

With sparkable.cc, Vardon is building a social media platform that bridges divides instead of deepening them.

In his own words:

I can’t sit on the sidelines while today’s platforms erode our mental health, distort our collective sensemaking, and tear apart our social fabric – all in the name of profit.

We’re facing global challenges that require us to come together and collaborate – grounded in shared understanding. Instead, we’re left numb and paralyzed by an endless feed of doom and distraction.

We need something different.
We need substance.
We need inspiration for positive action.
We need to highlight and empower the changemakers.

That’s why, together with a great team, I’m building Sparkable – a new kind of space for those who want to move the world forward.

💡 It’s where you’ll find the most inspiring podcasts, videos, and articles – curated by people, not algorithms designed to keep us hooked.

🧠 It’s designed around a transparent, bridging-based ranking system – not one that rewards polarization.

🌱 It’s for anyone trying to leave the world better than they found it.

If you’ve ever felt like social media could be a force for good – this is your invitation to help us make it real.

🔗 Share your most inspiring podcasts, articles, and videos here: www.sparkable.cc

Let’s build the internet we actually need. Together.