Hot Takes

Hot Takes offers analytical and critical perspectives on media, digital trends, and philosophy with an emphasis on the diminishing value of traditional credentials, the transformative nature of the internet, remote work, creative industries, and the impact of technology. It explores themes of authenticity, societal shifts, and personal agency.

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MBAs and the death of credentialism

1041 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
💼 Business Education Employment Experience Networks Knowledge
  1. In the internet age, real-world experience like running a business is more valuable than just academic theory.
  2. In creative fields like marketing, MBAs are becoming less relevant due to a lack of real experience and understanding.
  3. With the democratization of knowledge online, the necessity of a fancy MBA degree is diminishing, and real-world contributions hold more weight.
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The existential problems with Threads

471 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Social media Privacy User Behavior Content Moderation
  1. Threads faces challenges in attracting users away from established platforms due to oversaturation and user fatigue.
  2. The lack of financial incentives for users on Threads puts it at a disadvantage in a landscape where users value their time and content.
  3. Privacy concerns, trust issues, and the risk of censorship could deter users from joining Threads, impacting its success.

Hollywood's (un)conscious biases: a closer look at the gatekeepers of culture

373 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Media Society Technology Entertainment Perception
  1. The biases of traditional media and Hollywood can shape our perceptions and influence existing power dynamics.
  2. Individual voices are often erased in traditional media, maintaining control over attention and narrative.
  3. Hollywood often portrays technology and advancements in a negative light, instilling skepticism towards progress.

There is no need to feel overwhelmed

334 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
  1. The internet is infinite, so don't feel overwhelmed by the amount of content
  2. You are in control of what you consume online, choose wisely
  3. Use tools to filter out the noise and focus on what is important to you

Playing by a completely different set of rules

255 implied HN points • 07 Feb 23
  1. Companies can be successful by building their own audience and going direct to consumers with messages.
  2. Traditional media entities are at a disadvantage when competing with companies that play by different rules and have unique business models.
  3. To succeed in the modern media landscape, it's crucial to adapt to new ways of approaching marketing, engagement, and revenue generation.