The hottest Media platforms Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Category

Top Culture Topics

Why Threads Won't Solve the News Crisis

The Message Box • 3557 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23

📰 News Social media Current Events Media platforms

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.

SITREP - 9/19/2023

THREE SEVEN MAFIA • 746 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23

🎭️ Culture Content creation Events Media platforms

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.

Returning From A Leave Of Absence

Very Fine Day • 85 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23

🎭️ Culture Mental health Social media Journalism Influencers Media platforms

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.

When sunlight is a poor disinfectant

The Comforting Unknown • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23

🎭️ Culture Debates Media platforms

Debates are not always won by those who are right
Consider the stakes and opponent's beliefs before engaging in a debate
Fringe views can be dangerous when given a large platform

All those Snapchats may cause your soul to rot.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 16

🕹 Technology Social media Search Engines Tech development Internet culture Media platforms

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.

Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity: