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Social media rewards loud, negative, attention-seeking people, which amplifies divisive content and polarizes public discussion while driving moderates away.
Platform owners and traditional gatekeepers have been unable or unwilling to fix this, so as casual users quit the platforms the most extreme and vocal actors gain more influence.
Large language models could pull people toward the center by offering polite, expert-like answers and on-demand fact-checking from broad training data. But AI also tends to homogenize viewpoints and can spread errors or suppress minority perspectives, so it isn’t a perfect cure.

Threads, a new app from Meta, may not be the solution to the news crisis.
There is no longer a central place for people to get their news, leading to a fragmented media landscape.
Social media platforms like Meta/Facebook have contributed to the problem by prioritizing engagement over accuracy and news content.

Medium has three new distribution categories for stories: Boosted, General Distribution, and Network Only. Each category affects how many people will see your work.
If your story is Boosted, it gets shown to a larger audience, almost like being in the VIP section. But being in General Distribution means your work reaches people who actually care about your topics.
Network Only keeps your story within your follower group, so it won’t reach a huge audience, but it can still connect with the right people who enjoy your content.

Season 2 of MINDPHASER is set to release on October 31, 2023.
RealThomas777 plans to start regular livestreams on YouTube and focus more on video content.
Save the date for a Halloween cemetery walk on October 29, 2023, at GRACELAND CEMETARY in Chicago.

There will be a live hangout for subscribers on New Year's Eve after the show ends. It's a chance to celebrate together.
Subscribers need a paid subscription to join the hangout on Discord. They will get an email with the link to the chat.
The event is a way to thank subscribers for their support and to connect with them on a special occasion.

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Podcasters are moving away from ads and focusing on building direct relationships with their audience. This change helps them become more financially stable and allows for better content creation.
Substack provides tools that help podcasters manage their shows better, combining newsletters, payments, and community interactions in one place. This integration makes it easier for creators to connect with their fans.
Using subscription models and customizable paywalls, podcasters can control their growth and offer flexible content to both free and paid listeners. This strategy leads to increased engagement and potentially higher subscriptions.

The author reflected on their leave of absence and the importance of processing emotions fully.
Discussion on power, money, desperation, and the evolving landscape of social platforms.
Observation on the slowing news cycle due to online fragmentation and a potential return to traditional media.

Snapchat's design attracts young users with its intentionally light-hearted approach.
Google's search results sometimes favor pirated content over original creators, like in the case of porn producers.
Simple memes, like 'the dress' online debate, can spark significant scientific curiosity and questioning.