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Algorithms Hijacked My Generation. I Fear For Gen Alpha.

After Babel • 4641 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Mental health Generation Z Beauty Standards Influencer Culture
  1. Algorithms can lead people to extreme places and influence their behaviors.
  2. Social media algorithms can impact mental health by feeding insecurities and vulnerabilities.
  3. Parents of Generation Alpha should be cautious of the impact algorithms can have on their children's self-image and identity formation.

The Dark Side of Hustle Culture

Litverse • 139 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Influencer Culture Loneliness Work ethic Literature Mental health
  1. The influencer industry highlights the difficulties and pressures of constantly being connected online, impacting mental health and personal relationships.
  2. In a hustle culture that glorifies productivity, traditional social activities, reading, and personal experiences are neglected, leading to increased loneliness and anxiety among younger generations.
  3. The obsession with constant connection through screens and digital validation can result in a disconnection from real-life experiences, personal growth, and genuine human connections.

The Crazy Playbook

Perspective Agents • 15 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Manipulation Influencer Culture Political Influence Celebrity Culture
  1. Historical events have shown how media manipulation can cause panic and fear in the public.
  2. Cultural divides are being exploited through manufactured narratives and pseudo-events in media.
  3. Understanding the manipulation tactics in media and how information conflicts are amplified is crucial to avoid falling into misinformation traps.

A bad case of the burnouts

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 79 implied HN points • 19 Feb 21
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Social media Media Analysis Influencer Culture
  1. The writer is feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break, enjoying a weekend trip.
  2. Double-checking links is important, even with potential issues like a sticking keyboard key.
  3. Interesting articles recommended for weekend reading, including one about Slate Star Codex discourse and the Facebook Oversight Board.
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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

Believe it or not

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Social media E-commerce Influencer Culture Virtual reality Internet Trends
  1. Technology has always played a crucial role in shaping social movements, from the civil rights movement to modern movements like #BlackLivesMatter.
  2. A shady get-rich-quick scheme on the internet involves creating fake 'experts' who publish books on Amazon under their names and manipulate reviews for profit.
  3. YouTuber Tyler Oakley represents a new model of gay millennial identity, challenging stereotypes and norms.

Deathbed regrets and hard-won life lessons

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Existentialism Artificial Intelligence Influencer Culture Social media Self-reflection
  1. Many older TikTok users are using filters to reflect on their past and share life lessons, blurring the line between nostalgia and introspection.
  2. Various thought-provoking articles are recommended for weekend reads, covering topics like AI vs. human consciousness and the impact of influencers.
  3. A roundup of various tech-related topics like the resurgence of work phones, the use of AI for mental health, and the evolving landscape of social media content on platforms like TikTok.