The hottest Information Consumption Substack posts right now

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Internet: a user manual

Escaping Flatland • 1749 implied HN points • 02 May 23

🕹 Technology Internet Social media Productivity Information Consumption Habits

The internet is like an alien entity that we are still learning to navigate, and it requires practice to use it well.
Approach internet use as a practice, with structure and clear goals to focus your efforts and make better decisions.
Block or prune distracting or negative online habits to make space for things that truly bring value and joy.

Cranking The Learning Machine Up To 11

Neckar’s Notes • 436 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23

🚌 Education Learning Reading Continuous Learning Information Consumption

Focus on learning and growing every day through voracious reading and lifelong curiosity.
Avoid the trap of consuming information to feel smarter without truly understanding or applying the knowledge.
Seek balance between input, output, and periods of disengagement for optimal processing and application of information.

How to Find Good Information

The Prism • 123 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23

🚌 Education Information Consumption News Podcasts Essays

Distinguish between good and junk information; good info should change your thinking or actions.
There are two ways to obtain info online: passive fishing and active hunting.
Curate your information sources wisely, including well-curated social media feeds, varied news sources, and informative podcasts.

The marketplace of rationalisations

Optimally Irrational • 18 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23

🚌 Education Media influence Information Consumption Political Bias Consumer behavior

Consumers shape the features of the modern public sphere by driving the demand for biased information.
Providers of rationalisations compete on quality in a marketplace where reputation plays a crucial role.
Market dynamics in the information sphere highlight agglomeration economies, the influence of demand on supply, and the risk of audience capture.

Design portfolio of 2023

A Generalist newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24

🪑 Design Product Portfolio Audience Building Information Consumption

Learn how to level up your design portfolio with a genius tactic demonstrated by Marco.
Consider whether to prioritize building an audience or a product first.
Be cautious of the "Noise Bottleneck" where consuming more information might not always lead to more valuable insights.

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$1,000,000 as solopreneur, Beyond the screen, signal vs noise

A Generalist newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23

🕹 Technology UX Information Consumption

Entrepreneurial success without a team or huge capital is possible this decade.
Spatial computing will revolutionize our interaction with technology.
Strive for quality information over quantity to avoid cognitive overload.

Leaving The Blue Bird (for now)

Bits of Engineering • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23

🕹 Technology Social media Information Consumption Digital detox

The author left Twitter to focus on a new job in engineering management.
Prioritizing introspection, the decision to leave Twitter stemmed from a desire for deep, meaningful connections over superficial engagement.
The author highlighted the negative impact of the current state of Twitter and plans to experiment with seeking knowledge through alternative, less engaging platforms.