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The end of COVID, the end of Twitter

Logging the World • 318 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media Influence User Experience
  1. COVID-19 has not completely disappeared despite initial hopes and expectations. Immunity wanes, new variants emerge, and the impact lingers on.
  2. Twitter's influence may be declining over time due to fewer interesting user interactions and issues with the platform's experience. The network effects that once made it influential are fading.
  3. Legacy brands like Twitter may persist even after a decline, existing in a different form and continuing to have some relevance in the future.

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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Do Influencers Pass the Artist Test?

Litverse • 99 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Influencers Artists Creativity Influence Spirituality
  1. The influencer industry is a huge business with some individuals worth millions, representing a new form of rebellion and artistic expression.
  2. Artists create within the collective but their creations stand outside it, providing a unique perspective that influences and inspires others.
  3. Influencers can be seen as Classicists in the art world, creating pieces that maintain the structure of their influence and resonate with the collective, but questions remain about their deeper spiritual purpose in creation.

The Internet Has Turned Us Into the ChatGPT of "Takes"

The 21st Century Proletarian • 219 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Discourse Social media Activism Influence
  1. Political discussion on the internet has become shallow, filled with predictable buzz-phrases, and lacks a solid theoretical basis.
  2. Social media, especially Twitter, has transformed users into machine-like beings, adapting opinions based on algorithm feedback rather than critical thought.
  3. Engaging in algorithmic discourse for clout and engaging in divisive topics hinders progress towards meaningful political change and unity within movements.

What is Taste and how to have it?

Product Composition • 137 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Craft Creativity Aesthetics Influence
  1. Having good taste is a skill that can be developed by paying attention to craft, analyzing surroundings, seeking feedback, and surrounding yourself with tasteful things and people.
  2. Buying expensive items doesn't necessarily mean you have good taste; true taste is about appreciating quality and value, not just high price tags.
  3. Having good taste can be beneficial for business success, as it involves analyzing goods, spotting opportunities, and making valuable decisions efficiently.

Powerful and Powerless Minorities

Cremieux Recueil • 48 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Influence Popularity
  1. The joke about vegans highlights their cultural influence, even though they are a smaller group in society.
  2. A study compared the size of various groups, showing surprising results about the number of vegans compared to others like gamers or transgender individuals.
  3. Vegans demonstrate three key traits needed to be a successful minority group, influencing industries like food and clothing.

Short Thoughts on "Getting It"

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Reality Ethics Morality Competition Influence
  1. Understanding and aligning with the shared 'it' within a group is crucial for individuals to navigate collective reality.
  2. Diverse interpretations of the same 'it' can lead to significant discord and fractures within groups.
  3. The concept of 'getting it' is dynamic and ever-evolving, requiring individuals to adapt their understanding to avoid becoming outdated.

Listen or Speak

Fish Food for Thought • 2 HN points • 21 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Leadership Emotional Intelligence Communication Influence
  1. Listening is a valuable leadership skill often overlooked in modern times, supported by research and real-world examples.
  2. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical element in effective leadership, aiding in maintaining composure, empathy, and fostering a positive work climate.
  3. Brevity in leadership communication is key; concise messages are more impactful and influential, demonstrating a mastery of language and the art of persuasion.

A Leader Worth Following

Critic at Large • 19 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🎶 Music Hip-hop Influence
  1. Hip-hop's golden era in the late 1980s and early 1990s shifted focus to addressing issues of race, culture, and philosophy, with Rakim being seen as a significant figure in the genre's evolution.
  2. Rakim, through his album 'Follow the Leader,' showcased complex lyrical forms and addressed themes of culture, identity, history, and race with revolutionary approaches, leaving a lasting impact on hip-hop.
  3. Rakim's influence, along with his peers', played a pivotal role in elevating hip-hop from a form of entertainment to a platform for addressing social and intellectual issues, shaping it into a globally influential musical genre.

The Journey of DC Rainmaker

The Healthtech Initiative • 3 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🎾 Sports Technology Endurance Influence Reviews Social media
  1. DC Rainmaker started as a triathlete and tech enthusiast, creating a blog to share insights on sports gadgets.
  2. DC Rainmaker is known for thorough and unbiased reviews of sports technology products, earning trust in the sports tech community.
  3. He goes beyond product reviews to explore trends, engage with his audience, and collaborate with sports tech companies.

Influencing with Intention: Driving High-Impact Outcomes through Collaborative Leadership

Leadership Tales • 4 HN points • 14 Apr 23
💼 Business Leadership Problem Solving Collaboration Influence Networking
  1. Effective leaders leverage networks for impactful solutions beyond just technical fixes.
  2. Influencing with intention involves tapping into the influence of others to achieve more impactful outcomes.
  3. Leaders can maximize impact by shifting from problem-solving to relationship-building, transforming crises into opportunities, and leveraging peer power.

Moral drain

Tom Thought • 1 HN point • 05 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Ethics Society Morality Organizations Influence
  1. It's important to consider the impact of good people leaving bad organizations, as it can lead to a decline in overall moral character within the organization.
  2. Loyalty to an organization, even when it does something wrong, has shifted from being seen as honorable to being perceived as weak and cowardly.
  3. To prevent 'moral drain,' it's suggested to either ensure organizations always do the right thing or encourage people of good character to stay even when the organization behaves badly.

Sarah Chekfa: Viral When You Cry (On Main)

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Social media Emotions Influence Authenticity Trends
  1. Crying selfies have become a trend, representing a range of emotions from deep sadness to joy, with authenticity being a key value for Gen Z.
  2. Posting crying selfies on social media blurs lines between vulnerability, authenticity, and performative behavior, impacting how emotions are shared and perceived online.
  3. The monetization of crying selfies by brands and the viral nature of exaggerated emotional expressions on social media platforms reveal the complex interplay between genuine emotions and commercial interests.

Word Alchemy

Vic's Verdict • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Language Beliefs Communication Narratives Influence
  1. Alchemy aimed to manipulate reality with the philosopher's stone representing mastery over the elements, now substituted by electricity.
  2. Science and technology contribute to mastering the physical world and falsifying beliefs collectively.
  3. Beliefs influence reality more than objective evidence, highlighting the importance of personal beliefs and precise language in shaping perceptions.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Sakamoto.

The Intersection • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎶 Music Musicians Influence Legacy Tribute Activism
  1. Rei Inamoto was deeply inspired by Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto from a young age, influencing his career path and aspirations.
  2. Sakamoto's music, activism for nature conservation, and anti-nuclear advocacy had a profound impact on individuals worldwide.
  3. Personal connections and interactions with role models can leave a lasting impression and provide valuable inspiration.

How to Drive Meaningful Change - Delivering your proposal

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
💼 Business Leadership Strategy Communication Influence Decision-making
  1. Effectively delivering a proposal is crucial for its approval by decision-makers and stakeholders.
  2. Summarizing your proposal concisely is key - leaders are busy and need clear, quick information to make decisions.
  3. Using the right medium, such as presentations or written documents, is important to communicate your proposal effectively.

Welcome to Oz: A look behind the government curtain

Hypertext • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policy Research Influence Justice
  1. Policy decisions are often not based on evidence but on preordained ideological inclinations, with research used to justify decisions after the fact.
  2. The concept of 'evidence-based practice' is frequently overused without a solid understanding of which interventions truly qualify, and often used against communities of color.
  3. Efforts to influence policy shouldn't rely solely on research but also involve advocacy, systems change, media, and social forces to create meaningful change.

Platform Power and Platform Bias in the Music Industry

Platform Papers • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 22
🎶 Music Digital Platforms Playlists Music Industry Influence Bias
  1. Large digital platforms like Spotify can influence the success of songs and artists by controlling playlists and exposure.
  2. Appearing on Spotify's popular playlists can lead to significant increases in streams and commercial success for artists.
  3. While Spotify has the power to impact success, there are indications of bias favoring independent-label music and music by women, raising questions about fair treatment in the music industry.