AT Protocol: explanation for non-techies?

I am attempting to put together a simple explanation for fellow non-techies about AT protocol, hopefully with visual aids. I am not completely a "non-techie" (once upon a time, I was a system programmer for a multinational bank), but it's been a long time since I dwelled in the tech world (I programmed in COBOL, if that gives you an idea).

My question for you AT Protocol gurus out there: Does the following analogy convey the idea behind AT Protocol? My plan is to help explain AT Protocol with some simple cartoon-like visual aids but before starting any drawing, I want to make sure I have to right analogy.

Separate vs one shared road:

Imagine that every social media or social publishing company was a car. Today, most have their own private roads. If you leave car to ride in another, you leave your audience behind. AT Protocol is an attempt to build one main shared road system instead.

The roads aren't owned by any one company. Anyone can build a vehicle that follows the rules of the road. You aren't choose a road when you choose an app/platform - you're choosing a vehicle to travel on the same shared road system.

That's important because it means your audience can stay with you even if you decide to switch vehicles.

Or is there a better visual analogy I could use?

Why should creatives be excited about AT Protocol?

I would also like to simply explain why my fellow creatives should be excited about this technology, including giving examples of how AT Protocol could help them in their work.

My question for you AT Protocol gurus out there: Is the following an accurate list of examples of how AT Protocol can benefit creators? Are there any others I could include?

Examples of how AT Protocol may help creators someday:

Does the above sound accurate? Feel free to let me know if I have anything wrong, or if you have other/better examples to include.

Once I know I have my basic info correct, I will work on and explainer post that combines visual and text info.

I'm also compiling a list of basic AT Protocol resources, though I have found most a wee bit too technical for the intended audience of my explainer post. However, I figure it might be useful for those who want to find out more.

AT Protocol: Building The Social Internet
Wikipedia explanation of AT Protocol

Any other resources I should add to this list? I am especially looking for beginner guides and simple tutorials.

I welcome any/all feedback!

Note: I realize this simplification of an ultimately complex and layered technology is likely inadequate for conveying the full glory of AT Protocol. My goal, however, is to start with a visual analogy that will hopefully be less intimidating to my fellow creatives that the explanations currently circulating, and to help more people better appreciate why AT Protocol is something Good (and why they should get excited about it).

Feel free to reply in comments or reply to my Bluesky post: