The hottest Social influence Substack posts right now

People often believe that creating specific memetic content will influence others to adopt certain ideologies.
The call for cultural production in today's society is often for someone else to create media that will change the beliefs of third-party observers.
Consuming content is not a traditional solution to major problems, and often people demand certain media creations to fix societal issues without clear solutions.

Jordan Peterson gained popularity for his outspoken views and self-help advice.
Critics point out Peterson's tendency to ramble and use metaphorical language.
Many people love Peterson for the practical advice he gives and his charismatic delivery.

Halloween allows for a fun and liberating experience, where people of all ages can embody different identities through costumes.
Popular culture, like Halloween costumes, reflects societal influences, such as gender norms and media trends.
Our personal and social identities are shaped by cultural beliefs and practices, sometimes without us realizing, indicating the presence of 'anonymous authority' in society.

Human stupidity involves a temporary inability to properly reason, plan, or learn.
Stubbornness often accompanies stupidity, making people hold on to disproven beliefs.
In a post-truth era, combating human stupidity requires strong institutions, satire, education, and sometimes allowing people to face the consequences of their beliefs.

Influencing online communities through memes requires patience and a strategic approach of gradually building trust and introducing new ideas over time
Effective memetic influence involves embedding oneself in the target community, understanding their codes and gradually steering conversations towards desired topics
Building a reference chain and using tactics like faux reposts, four panels, book covers, and link peppering are strategic ways to introduce and reinforce ideas within online groups

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Twitter played a crucial role in Trump's rise by giving him a direct line to voters without media filters.
Trump's Twitter use may have enhanced his persuasive abilities by forcing him into concise, impactful communication.
With Twitter's character limit and real-time feedback, Trump developed a unique communication style that resonated with many.