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Teenage Kicks

GOOD INTERNET • 17 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Technology Social media Psychology Digital Trends
  1. Be cautious of technology that dissolves your narrative structure into an atemporal, editable state.
  2. The trend of creating digital twins of teenage selves is growing, reflecting social media-induced distorted self-images.
  3. The concept of wishful mnemonics is explored through the implications of an AI-anachronism, leading to deep societal and psychological concerns.

Fighting for the farm

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 99 implied HN points • 22 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Gaming Online community Digital Trends
  1. Farmville was more than just a game for some people, it was a cherished digital refuge.
  2. Some devoted fans of discontinued websites struggle to move on and find replacements for their lost source of enjoyment.
  3. The last of the Farmville diehards continue to fight for the game's revival, showcasing a unique level of dedication to a game that many have forgotten.

STEP IT UP, slacker.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Internet Wearable Tech Social media Online Culture Digital Trends
  1. The internet hit one billion websites milestone. Not all of them are great, but the ones that are bring us unique and fun content.
  2. Nowadays, having a Fitbit and aiming for 10,000 steps on top of other Type-A behaviors is the new standard for success.
  3. Even long-time Twitter users like Erin Kissane are considering leaving the platform due to its troubles.

Digitally pickled

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Nov 21
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Social media Internet culture Influencers Digital Trends
  1. Few things live up to the hype that precedes them, like the metaverse being just Mindcraft in different packaging.
  2. The newsletter recommends intriguing articles like the one about the cultural revisionism industry and Jake Paul's profile in The New Yorker.
  3. South Korea's evolution into a global cultural force, marked by state policies, YouTube metadata, and Gangnam Style, is explored in detail.

Introducing... Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Quarantined

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Newsletter Substack Internet culture Digital Trends
  1. The author is reviving an old newsletter called 'Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends' and is relaunching it on Substack.
  2. The newsletter will be similar to the original one, featuring links, humor, and GIFs, now on a twice-weekly schedule.
  3. The newsletter will focus on various internet culture topics and will include content like Zoom clubs, digital church, and livestreamed loneliness.

raelzie wat yoi've got

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Social media Internet culture Web Design Digital Trends
  1. The coolest club in Los Angeles is actually on Facebook, where only suggested members can join, creating an exclusive group.
  2. Even the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, focuses on making content go viral with a savvy team and her relatable family.
  3. At Facebook, a team is working on creating tools for online interactions, such as helping users deal with breakups or identifying signs of depression.

You have a right to ignore this email.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Entertainment Digital Trends
  1. Some insights into TMZ's impact on the entertainment industry and L.A., sparking debate on its influence.
  2. Lessons on love and dating from a Japanese video game, highlighting not changing for a partner and unique tastes.
  3. Curiosity around the existence and interest in peculiar internet phenomenon like #DrummondPuddleWatch.