The hottest Internet Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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There is no such thing as community, and we're all lonely

The 21st Century Proletarian • 139 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Society Labor Social Issues Internet Social relationships
  1. Loneliness in society can be linked to the impact of labor under capitalism.
  2. Proposed solutions to the 'loneliness crisis' often focus on individual actions rather than systemic changes.
  3. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance and more leisure time are crucial in addressing social isolation and loneliness.

Hot Guy Books and GPT Admissions

Embedded • 117 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Books Media Internet
  1. The post discusses 'Hot Guy Books' and GPT Admissions, sharing a roundup of articles, links and thoughts from the internet.
  2. There are featured stories like 'Are creators the future of media?' and 'The TikTokification of ASMR'.
  3. The post includes exclusive content for paid subscribers and promotes subscriptions for full access.
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Space At Sea

Ill-Defined Space • 19 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Space Internet Maritime
  1. Space technology is becoming more useful in everyday life, even on cruises. People can now get reliable internet access on ships through Starlink, making it easy to stay connected.
  2. A system called AIS helps ships know where they are and avoid collisions. It sends out information about the ship's location and heading, which anyone with internet access can view on sites like MarineTraffic.
  3. Using space services like GPS and satellite internet makes life easier and safer for everyone, whether they're working at sea or enjoying a vacation on a cruise.

All My Apes Are Going to Be Strangers

Kneeling Bus • 224 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Internet Sports Technology Social media Digital Content
  1. The future of the internet may involve a personalized experience with content made just for us, but ultimately, human connection remains a fundamental desire.
  2. Despite the push towards connectivity online, there are also strong forces leading to isolation and individualization in the digital age.
  3. Sports betting apps represent a shift towards solitary engagement even in traditionally communal activities like watching sports, altering how one engages with content and the overall experience.

Xleepyfay & Aemmonia: The Xenofeminist Hauntology

Do Not Research • 199 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Internet Identity Politics Art Social media
  1. Questionable fandoms and post-identity roleplays are replacing traditional political identities online, with origins in initially progressive communities.
  2. Xenofeminism challenges current identity politics, transitioning into hyper-aesthetisized roleplay as a response to political disillusionment.
  3. Post-identity roleplay serves as a detached, non-consequential fantasy exploration, replacing traditional political values and aims.

The web is a place where people gathered

escape the algorithm • 219 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Art Community Internet Philippines
  1. Archiving personal work online helps preserve self-identity and memories over time, creating a digital record of personal growth and experiences.
  2. Engaging with web projects and maintaining online spaces can signify personal transformation and serve as a form of ritual, akin to shedding old identities and adopting new ones.
  3. Focusing on intimate, personal archives and small community connections on the internet promotes a culture of deep care, preservation, and maintenance over constant expansion and scaling.

Monday reading #1

well, actually • 196 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Reading Writing Nonfiction Internet Art
  1. The articles discussed in the post are about Amish witches, deep sea dives, and EMDR therapy.
  2. The writers in the articles shared personal experiences and sought deeper understanding in their work.
  3. The structure of a braided essay, blending personal narrative with research and reporting, is a common format in contemporary nonfiction writing.

A re-cap of 2023...

Default Wisdom • 244 implied HN points • 23 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Internet Identity Pop culture Media Technology
  1. The author reflects on the concept of 'main character syndrome' and the importance of narrative in life.
  2. The author highlights various pieces of their writing from 2023, covering topics like AI, digital culture, and more.
  3. The author provides predictions for 2024, discussing shifts in culture wars and emerging societal trends.

For WIRED: Google's relentless search for answers

escape the algorithm • 179 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Internet AI Search Engine
  1. Web crawling and search engines do not provide a comprehensive view of the internet, just like a travel itinerary may not cover all destinations
  2. Technology products can be seen as either Physicians, condensing information for quick answers, or Librarians, guiding towards deeper context and exploration
  3. Google's evolution shows a shift towards prioritizing the answer over just providing links, moving towards a more 'Physician' approach

Why The World Needs Web3

DeFi Education • 719 implied HN points • 22 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Web3 Blockchain Decentralization Crypto Internet
  1. Web3 aims to create a more secure internet by reducing reliance on centralized platforms, which often expose users to risks like hacking and censorship. This means our online interactions can be safer and more private.
  2. In the future, people could earn money for content creation on decentralized platforms, unlike current social media that makes money from our content without sharing revenues. This can create fairer opportunities for creators.
  3. Web3 may lead to a new economy where crypto can be used for everyday purchases, making it easier for people to use digital currencies in their daily lives. This shift could change how we think about money and transactions.

Sunday Scroll: Chad facing and chicken bones

Embedded • 98 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media
  1. The 'Clean White Noise - Loopable with no fade' by White Noise Baby Sleep has reached 1.5 billion streams on Spotify.
  2. The Sunday Scroll is a roundup of articles, links, and thoughts from being on the internet.
  3. Embedded published articles about TikTok's Melissa McCarthy Mandela effect and My Internet: Stephen Totilo.

The partisans beyond the filter bubble

Social Warming by Charles Arthur • 176 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Social media Internet Algorithm Chatbot
  1. Filter bubbles aren't as prevalent as we think; people are actually attracted to diverse and shocking content online.
  2. A study found that small groups of aging right-wingers tend to engage more with partisan news content on desktop computers.
  3. The real issue with online information consumption lies with human behavior, rather than just the algorithms.

Everything will change/nothing will change

Sunday Letters • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Internet Communication Cultural impact Innovation
  1. Starting small helps achieve big goals over time. If you want to do something significant, just take one small step today.
  2. AI is likely to change a lot in our lives, but many aspects will stay the same just like the internet did. Not everything will change dramatically.
  3. People often have strong opinions about new technology without trying it first. Experience can change how we view these tools.

This Substack Is No Longer In Service

Where's Your Ed At • 296 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Internet
  1. The Substack newsletter 'Where's Your Ed At' has permanently moved to Ghost at wheresyoured.at.
  2. Visitors to ez.substack.com should now subscribe to the newsletter at the new domain to receive updates.
  3. The move was due to concerns over Substack's handling of content related to Nazis.

Book Notes: The Internet is not what you think it is

Data People Etc. • 302 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
📚 Literature Internet
  1. The Internet is not just a new technology, but a continuation of humanity's quest to connect across time and space.
  2. The book warns of new exploitative aspects of the internet, including the exploitation of human lives as resources and the impact on attention and perception.
  3. To resist the dehumanizing aspects of the internet, it's important to limit consumption, reclaim attention, and remember our individuality amidst the data-driven world.

The Death of the Internet and the Rebirth of Many to Come

Theology • 22 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Internet AI Decentralization Web3 Blockchain
  1. The internet as we know it is dying due to a mix of big tech control and AI-generated content. This has led to a system where most online content may not be human-created anymore.
  2. People are starting to buy physical media again because they feel they own nothing in today's digital subscription world. There’s a pushback against this digital feudal system.
  3. A new type of internet called autonomous networks could emerge, where control is decentralized and powered by communities, rather than a few big corporations.

The Day We Quit The Internet.

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Internet AI Social media Blockchain Digital Identity
  1. Humanity 'quit' the internet on January 30th, 2029, leading to a digital wasteland for many. People shifted to privacy search engines and VPNs became popular.
  2. As social media platforms declined, long-form journalism regained popularity. Digital identity systems were implemented, reducing cybercrime and trolling.
  3. The use of AI shifted to more practical applications, like enhancing materials and negotiating deals. Standards and regulations evolved to give users more control over their data.

A Requiem for Techno-Optimism

Banana Peel Pirouette • 79 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Artificial Intelligence Digital Revolution
  1. Historical optimism about the internet's potential has evolved into a more pessimistic view due to the impact of social media, corporate platforms, and the digital revolution.
  2. Millennials are more accepting of social media's impact on mental health compared to Gen Z, with many finding the internet's pervasive influence leads to negative psychological effects.
  3. Public opinion reflects a growing distrust of technological progress, with concerns about AI development, self-driving cars, and cryptocurrencies impacting the collective outlook on Silicon Valley.

[TI-06] people and computers

spencer's paradoxes • 137 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Computing Internet Software Web Innovation
  1. The show Halt and Catch Fire explores the history of personal computers and the early days of the World Wide Web.
  2. Computing can be a tool for creating human connection and meaningful interactions on the internet.
  3. Focusing on creating a computing environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and shared experiences can lead to a more positive online space.

[TI-04] gestures at alternative internets

spencer's paradoxes • 117 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🕹 Technology Internet Art Computing
  1. Creating internet spaces that highlight humanity and promote real dialogue between humans and technology is important.
  2. Speculative research and creating 'art' pieces are essential in understanding and envisioning the kind of world we want to build.
  3. Technology should be used to create spaces that acknowledge growth, decay, and change while promoting close attention and quality of interaction.