Working Theorys

Working Theorys explores consumer technology, startup strategies, and personal ambition, focusing on innovative thoughts within startup culture. It delves into the psychological aspects of status and ambition, strategies for startup success, and evolving trends in consumer tech and social interaction, with a particular emphasis on creating meaningful content and products.

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The hottest Substack posts of Working Theorys

And their main takeaways

Agency in the Age of AI

19 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Social Impact Ethics
  1. AI advancements raise existential questions for individuals like 'where do I fit in?'
  2. Introduction of new technologies causes anxiety related to incompetence, irrelevance, and uncertainty.
  3. Progress comes with chaos and disruption to familiar social structures.

Define the Game

11 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
💼 Business Creativity Startup Music Tech Social Networking
  1. In sports like tennis, it's clear to see how good you are and where you rank.
  2. Defined games, with clear rules and rankings, are valuable beyond just sports.
  3. In various fields, such as music and tech, there are meritocratic games with objective rankings, like hitting #1 or getting into exclusive groups.

The Group Chat Renaissance

39 implied HN points • 13 Dec 21
  1. Group chat can be a deeper communication layer that complements social platforms.
  2. Group chats can either be the network itself or complement a larger social network.
  3. Discovery, communication, and organization are key elements that platforms differentiate on in the social network ecosystem.

Fission & Fusion in Communities

37 implied HN points • 11 Jan 22
  1. Communities are dynamic and evolve over time, forming new sub-groups or breaking apart.
  2. Fission-fusion societies involve the temporary or permanent division and merging of social groups.
  3. Social products should incorporate features that support fission (temporary breakouts) and fusion (permanent split-offs) dynamics.
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Group-Generated Content 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

33 implied HN points • 01 Dec 21
  1. User-generated content platforms are shifting towards collaborative content creation.
  2. The distinction between content and communication is blurring.
  3. Group-generated content has unique benefits for creators, consumers, and platforms.

The Revival of Consumer Social 📈

45 implied HN points • 03 May 20
  1. Consumer social category is experiencing a revival.
  2. Incumbent social platforms are facing decreasing quality, opening opportunities for new challengers.
  3. COVID-19 has created space for new social players to emerge.

caring about newness

0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Ideas Inspiration
  1. There are no new ideas; we combine old ideas into new configurations, says Mark Twain.
  2. Despite acknowledging the absence of new ideas, we keep seeking novelty.
  3. The fascination with the concept of newness coexists with the understanding that true novelty may not exist.