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10 things no one else will tell you about Apple Vision Pro

The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby (of Vooza) | Sent every Tuesday • 926 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Tech news Tech Trends Virtual reality Artificial Intelligence Digital Culture
  1. Future of technology like Apple Vision Pro may have surprising uses beyond what we initially think.
  2. Passthrough feature in Apple Vision Pro allows mutual seeing - interesting concept for enhanced interaction.
  3. Reflect on the impact of excessive screen time and technology usage on real-life human interactions.

Judging myself by likes

Kyle Chayka Industries • 195 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Technology Social media Digital Culture Algorithms Influence
  1. Likes can impact how we judge our online success, but their significance varies across platforms.
  2. Algorithms on social media have changed how engagement is measured, making it harder to interpret likes as a true reflection of content quality.
  3. The age of likes is evolving, with platforms like TikTok shifting focus away from visible likes but still using them to influence content.
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The Atomized Empire

Based Meditations • 39 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Internet Algorithms Social Interaction Digital Culture
  1. The Atomized Empire metaphorically represents how technology has enslaved us, influencing behavior through digital means.
  2. Technology, like a modern Trojan Horse, has stealthily infiltrated our lives, controlling us through addictive algorithms and impacting human culture.
  3. Our increasing addiction and reliance on technology is leading to loneliness, social disconnection, and a detachment from the real world, hindering deep human connections and meaningful interactions.

Devour Me, Mummy

Reactionary Feminist • 25 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Youth Surveillance Digital Culture Online behavior
  1. Thirty percent of zoomers support surveillance cameras in homes, linking to a decline in democratic norms and a rise in authoritarian control.
  2. The shift towards supporting surveillance may be influenced by factors like early childcare experiences and internet citizenship norms.
  3. Younger generations, accustomed to digital surveillance and online authority, are transitioning towards post-liberal subjects.

Terms of Engagement

Cybernetic Forests • 39 implied HN points • 20 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Social media Algorithms Communication Design Digital Culture
  1. Communication requires good transmission and reception; without care on either end, hurt can result.
  2. Play and playfulness emerge from safety and shared agreement; the absence of play can lead to authoritarianism and fear.
  3. Social media structures can breed algorithmic indifference, filtering out personal content and hindering meaningful communication.

The less sense it makes, the more attractive it becomes

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 12 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Digital Culture Internet Trends Influencer Culture Pop culture
  1. The more nonsensical something is, the more appealing it can be, like with AI romance and internet trends
  2. There are detailed Wikipedia debates about Joe Biden's dogs, questioning their notability and training methods
  3. The rise of NFTs and other unconventional trends shows how the less sense something makes, the more ironic and attractive it becomes in popular culture

Millennial Anger, Tall Trees, The Internet We'll Leave Behind

Very Fine Day • 8 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Books Internet Generations Anger Digital Culture
  1. The internet is changing rapidly with trends like AI, paid access, gated internet, and verification.
  2. There is a cultural misunderstanding around Millennial anger, which can lead to generational conflicts.
  3. Books like Knausgaard's 'My Struggle' and Butler's 'The New Me' explore themes of angst and personal relationships.

Sent from my iPhone

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Social media AI Internet Digital Culture Tech industry
  1. Silicon Valley promotes an ideology of freedom through technology, but many don't feel 'free' after 20 years.
  2. Uber's dominance in public transit impacts cities differently, creating faster options for some and leaving others behind.
  3. Chuck Tingle used a Hugo nomination to advocate for diversity in science fiction, turning the tables on his trolls.

"Links" Weekend Edition: IT'S ON

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Literature Social media Technology Digital Culture
  1. The post discusses the dumbest side of humanity seen through websites like Yahoo Answers and Quora.
  2. On Fridays, the newsletter takes a different form, offering an ebook or direct links for catching up on digital culture.
  3. Links included in the post cover various topics like internet changes, laxative teas on Instagram, and Facebook's evolving role.

Real talk:

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 16
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Innovation Digital Culture Online community
  1. The secret rules of the Internet are enforced on whims, leading to varying perceptions of censorship and moderation.
  2. Using a flip phone in 2016 can help you engage more with the world and reduce distractions.
  3. Staying in has become the new trend due to the convenience of the Internet, making it unnecessary to leave the house for various activities.

Who knew

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Social media Virtual reality Artificial Intelligence Digital Culture
  1. Being a Bangladeshi 'like' farmer entails physically clicking fake Facebook likes. The job might not be as bad as portrayed in the media.
  2. The Internet lacks democracy, but there's a proposal to introduce direct online voting to enhance democratic participation.
  3. Virtual Reality, beyond its entertainment value, has the potential to be used for inflicting torture and pain.

"Links" Weekend Edition: What's shakin', bacon?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Social media Digital Culture Internet Celebrities Fiction
  1. Scientific minds have identified textual cues that indicate someone is drunk, like saying 'pong' or 'Friday.'
  2. The newsletter's weekend edition includes some unique reads and an opportunity to catch up on digital culture through an ebook.
  3. Readers are encouraged to share the newsletter with friends or enemies if they like or dislike it, respectively.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Let's put this to rest

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 16
🎭️ Culture Internet Digital Culture
  1. The truth about Hank the Ballpark Pup being killed or stolen and replaced with a lookalike has been debunked by the Milwaukee Brewers' released vet records.
  2. The newsletter provides recommendations for interesting reads related to digital culture, including articles on cyberstalking, Snapchat, and the app store economy.
  3. Readers can download an ebook compilation of the week's recommended reads to catch up on the digital culture topics covered.

"Links" Weekend Edition: 15 minutes of fame

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Memes Digital Culture Internet Trends Social media
  1. Two legendary memes, involving llamas and dresses, outlasted their 15 minutes of fame.
  2. Questioning whether new memes will ever reach the same level of popularity as the llama and dress memes.
  3. The newsletter provides a roundup of digital culture reads and can be seen as an ebook or accessed through direct links.

"Links" Weekend Edition: GET IT?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Social media Internet culture
  1. Emoji meanings can sometimes be different from what we expect, for example, the 'goat' emoji can signify 'greatest of all time' as an acronym.
  2. On Fridays, the newsletter changes slightly by offering an ebook of weekly reads along with the regular link roundup, providing a different form of catching up.
  3. The digital culture newsletter includes varied content like articles on Tumblr teens, video-game rehab, Instagram-famous animals, and online mob behavior.

Boom times for boredom

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Apr 20
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet Trends Online Communities Digital Culture
  1. It's important to be cautious about relying on Facebook 'disaster' groups, considering the platform's own issues
  2. The political landscape is rapidly shifting to a digital space, with Democrats facing challenges in reaching voters online
  3. There's a fun read available on the legacy of Myspace music, catering to subscribers who appreciate a deep dive into nostalgia

Links "Weekend" Edition: A very memey Christmas

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet Social media
  1. Christmas is two weeks away, leading to absurd gift guides with items like prisoner-made handicrafts and $200 hairbrushes.
  2. There's a round-up of digital culture longreads available as an ebook or individual links for you to explore.
  3. The newsletter author encourages sharing with friends, enemies, or giving feedback via email.

"Links" Weekend Edition: get me outta heeere

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Tech industry
  1. Sometimes humor is the best way to cope with difficult situations, like laughing instead of crying.
  2. Digital culture articles and content can provide insightful and diverse topics for reading and sharing, such as on viral sensations and corporate profits.
  3. Engaging with online content and sharing interesting articles can be a way to stay connected and entertained.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Incominggggg!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 15
🕹 Technology Apps Digital Culture Email Web
  1. There are apps available for various aspects of relationships, including breaking up, arguments, and love advice.
  2. You can access a collection of digital culture articles in ebook form or visit individual links of interest.
  3. This newsletter provides a roundup of intriguing reads on topics like digital intimacy, missed connections, and the impact of the internet.

"Links" Weeked Edition: Srsly

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Social media
  1. Extreme ironing is actually considered a sport, showcasing the interesting and unusual hobbies people can have.
  2. There are fascinating and bizarre stories on Wikipedia that can be great conversation starters for future dinner parties.
  3. You can download a roundup of digital culture longreads or pick and click through the links that interest you, offering flexibility in your reading experience.

"Links" Weekend Edition: so ghost, such pumpkin

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Digital Culture Society
  1. 10 percent of Americans have ghosted before, meaning they don't reply to messages, which is surprising and not cool.
  2. The post shares links to interesting articles about digital culture, social media, and internet-related topics for readers to explore.
  3. The weekend edition ends with a Halloween greeting and a friendly invitation to share the newsletter with friends or enemies for feedback.

"Links" Weekend Edition: Ermahgerd

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Internet culture Online Communities Content creation
  1. Debates on 'Netflix and chill' as a good date idea emerged with mixed opinions, including Maxim's conclusion that it might not be the best choice for getting to know someone.
  2. A selection of interesting reads on digital culture and technology was shared, covering topics from erotic fan fiction to the impact of web 2.0 communities on the internet.
  3. Weekly round-up pdfs of digital culture reads were offered for download, adding convenience for those interested in exploring the topics further.

We found Wi-Fi in a hopeless place

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media Digital Culture
  1. Friendship has been impacted by social media and big data, turning relationships into tools for personal gain.
  2. Tech companies are modeling their products after slot machines, utilizing addiction techniques for user engagement.
  3. Satirical depiction of Pinterest as a lady starts the day thanking the universe, showing a humorous take on social media platform personification.

Is this how you do the ... Tweet?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Online Dating Artificial Intelligence Social media Digital Culture Future Technology
  1. Computers may change us rather than just making us better at human tasks like traditional tools do.
  2. Operation Match, a 50-year-old 'app,' had similarities to modern online dating platforms like Tinder.
  3. A bot named Tinderbox takes Tinder to the next level by treating people as data entries within the app.