The author reminisces about an older internet where interactions were centered on immediate conversation, not building online personas or accumulating metrics. In that era, the present moment and what one said right then held the most weight, free from extensive profiles or algorithmic influence. This fostered a sense of equality in discussions, as past achievements or follower counts couldn't speak for you; participation was key. The modern internet, however, is characterized by the permanence of communication, with messages and profiles accumulating history and being ever-searchable. This constant archiving, while sometimes useful, diminishes the importance of real-time presence, as conversations often become databases rather than fleeting exchanges. The author misses the ephemeral nature of real-life conversations where missing a moment means it's truly gone. Driven by this sentiment, the author created "Talk," an experimental platform designed for public, live text conversations where presence is paramount. On "Talk," there's one shared public stream, and messages are not permanently archived, meaning if you're not there, you miss it. This deliberately simple design aims to shift the focus from "What did I miss?" to "Who is here now?" The author acknowledges this approach might seem counter to current internet expectations but hopes to discover if there's still a space for this kind of immediate, unarchived interaction. Ultimately, "Talk" is an experiment to see if a live conversation, unburdened by history, can thrive.