The hottest Internet Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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ENDLESS el-oh-els

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 15
🕹 Technology Apps Social media Innovation Internet Gaming
  1. Charging $1,000 for nothing: An app that eight people bought raised questions of scam or performance art.
  2. NASA's social media strategy is both active and effective, but some worry it may benefit private companies more than the agency's core mission.
  3. Starting a connection on social media through a direct message is becoming more common and maybe less surprising.

Memes help keep Internet interesting

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 15
🕹 Technology Internet Algorithms Social media Artificial Intelligence Email
  1. Algorithms can show bias because they're created by people and rushed out without fixing issues
  2. Negative parts of Reddit migrated to Voat, a platform seen as more supportive of free speech
  3. Assigning human traits to inanimate objects, like a tree with an email, can change our perspective and interactions
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Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jul 15
🕹 Technology Social media Search Engine Smartphones AI Internet
  1. Teenagers are using 9/11 in memes, possibly to give meaning to digital artifacts.
  2. Google is evolving beyond a search engine and making strides towards global domination.
  3. The upcoming election is being dubbed the 'selfie election,' indicating a shift in political engagement towards photo opportunities over traditional campaigning.

Plz do not try this at home

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 15
🎭️ Culture Media Social media Internet Celebrities Entertainment
  1. The tide is turning against revenge porn after advocates lobbied for 15 years, showing progress in addressing nonconsensual pornography.
  2. The popularity of ebooks has contributed to a rise in unconventional erotica, like stories about pregnant bisexual vampires.
  3. The word 'mom' has taken on new meaning in social media, now used as praise akin to 'queen' or 'slay,' showing how language evolves online.

The best thing on the Internet *

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Entertainment Online Communities
  1. When online spaces are unsafe, users can either complain, quit, or adopt conservationist strategies for a long-term solution.
  2. Cam-girling is a profitable career option that is more accepting than many branches of entertainment, with older individuals also finding success in the industry.
  3. An interview with Patricia Lockwood, known as 'Twitter's poet laureate,' including amusing encounters on Twitter.

Seriously the best. (Read: worst.)

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 29 May 15
🕹 Technology Internet Language Future Technology Digital Divide
  1. The Internet is seeing a rise in the use of Esperanto, a language intended for global unity.
  2. There is a possibility that in the future, technology may enable people to upload their brains to machines, posing a question about eternal consciousness.
  3. Silicon Valley workers are reportedly facing challenges related to love and intimacy, leading to an interest in potential reality TV content.

Tripping on the Interwebs

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 May 15
🕹 Technology AI Computing Internet Tech Ethics
  1. IBM's Watson continues to advance in intelligence and capabilities, sparking discussions about the potential implications of AI technology.
  2. Zoltan Istvan, a 'transhumanist,' believes in the possibility of a robot ruling the world, highlighting controversial viewpoints on AI development.
  3. There is a trend towards advocating for building and customizing your own computer, akin to the slow food movement but in the realm of technology.

AMPED for that.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 May 15
🕹 Technology Internet Music Social media Art Algorithms
  1. If you could print out the whole Internet, it would be approximately 305 billion pages - that's a lot of information to process!
  2. On Spotify, you can discover new artists and music by exploring 'Related Artists' and breaking out of the algorithmic suggestions.
  3. Some 20-somethings are quitting smartphones to focus on developing a healthier relationship with technology - a brave move in today's constantly connected world.

Straight-up insane

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 15
🕹 Technology Social media Internet Privacy Cryptocurrency Innovation
  1. The rise of Instagram's underground porn community using hashtags and privacy tactics is surprising.
  2. A small town in Spain, Jun, manages all town services via Twitter, presenting a unique method for communication and organization.
  3. A riveting account detailing the downfall of the Silk Road's mastermind makes for a compelling read.

The Internet is occasionally kind

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Fame Media Privacy Social media
  1. Medical sites like WebMD are important for people with serious illnesses, offering diagnosis and hope.
  2. Having internet fame can be strange, as seen in the example of Anil Dash having more followers than Ted Cruz.
  3. The internet can be wonderful and kind, as shown in the story of a llama becoming famous and the New York Times covering it.

Officially gone too far

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Trends Entertainment Technology Internet
  1. There is a company in the UK that runs goofy Twitter feeds with young employees who may be breaking the law and plagiarizing content.
  2. Death threats on Twitter have become much more casual compared to five or 10 years ago, signaling a significant shift in online behavior.
  3. Creating Barbie's Instagram content requires a significant amount of effort to make her look great.

You're being a jerk.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Apr 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social Networks Tech Trends Digital Privacy Online Culture
  1. Social networks use nostalgia for financial gain, but it also offers psychological benefits to users.
  2. Being the target of an internet joke can be hurtful, especially when there's a personal story behind the image.
  3. Even when exposing information for a perceived good cause, like doxing, it's important to consider the impact and potential harm.

... basically the worst.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Literature Pop culture Gadgets
  1. Living with electromagnetic hypersensitivity can be a challenging experience with no clear diagnosis or cure.
  2. Incorporating modern technology like smartphones and drones into literature presents a unique challenge for writers.
  3. AOL chatrooms were a significant part of many people's childhoods, especially experiencing crushes in them during the early 2000s.

It's Ban Ki-Moon and Britney, bitch

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Online Dating Social media
  1. Internetting like it's 1998 was nostalgic for some but not quite as exciting for others with modern technology.
  2. Online dating in 1982 involved filling out a questionnaire by mail, showing how far dating has come since then.
  3. Looking at Gamergate as a form of anti-colonial backlash provides a different perspective on broader cultural issues.