The hottest Social media Substack posts right now

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Delivering dubious news in the blue, blue skies

Conspirador Norteño • 24 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Many Bluesky accounts use dlvr.it to automate posting, so automated news feeds are common across the platform.
  2. A single automated account has posted tens of thousands of links to right-wing sites like Breitbart and Newsmax, churning out hundreds of posts per day but receiving very little engagement.
  3. Those automated links show up under the dlvr.it domain in searches rather than the original sites, and the account recently renamed itself to include "bot," making the automation more obvious.

Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #175

Creative Destruction • 34 implied HN points • 28 Jan 26
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The future feels closed and nostalgia rises because dominant narratives narrow what futures we can imagine, so we need to spot and widen the cracks that let new visions emerge.
  2. Game-theory and optimization logic drive many systems and tools today, crowding out cooperation and authenticity. That pressure also creates “reverse centaurs” where humans become appendages to machines instead of being truly augmented.
  3. Better paths exist: slow down consumption and shift from consuming to expressing, rebuild shared stories that organize attention and design, and use AI selectively for closed problems while keeping humans in creative, open-ended roles.

I like to move it move it

LOL (lots of links) • 1022 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. There's a Twitter account that posts about discontinued foods like Smokey Robinson Frozen Dinners and McDonalds' Hula burgers.
  2. You can hide resellers on Amazon by appending &emi=ATVPDKIKX0DER to your search URL.
  3. People go to great lengths to avoid repeating words, like calling a fox a 'four-legged interloper' in news articles.
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Technology to the Rescue!

Life Since the Baby Boom • 1844 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. People have always believed that technology will solve human problems, from the telephone to AI. But no matter the advancements, our fundamental human nature remains the same.
  2. Many technologists share a faith in technology similar to religious beliefs, seeing it as a way to achieve progress and even redemption for humanity.
  3. Connecting people through technology, like social media, often leads to conflicts instead of harmony, reminding us that simply being connected doesn't guarantee understanding or peace.

My Review of George W. Bush's Substack

I Might Be Wrong • 8 implied HN points • 27 Feb 26
😂 Humor Social media
  1. He launched a Substack but has only posted once so far. To grow an audience he should publish more often because quantity helps build momentum.
  2. The first post is a straightforward biographical piece about George Washington rather than a personal or sensational essay. It doesn’t use clickbait and might be a tie-in to a movie promotion.
  3. Better visual branding and a bolder, more varied posting strategy would likely attract more subscribers. A fresh banner and more frequent, varied content could help signal seriousness and draw readers in.

I Suffer From Platform Fatigue and I Bet You Do Too (Without Knowing It)

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 999 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Many people feel overwhelmed by constant changes and new social media platforms. It's tiring to keep up with what each one offers.
  2. Users experience a sense of loss when platforms change or delete their content. This frustration adds to the fatigue of using these platforms.
  3. The rapid evolution of social media can lead to confusion and a feeling of disconnect. It can be hard to find a platform that meets your needs consistently.

Review: Kyle Chayka's Filterworld

Freddie deBoer • 3620 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The book delves into how algorithms have fundamentally reshaped human aesthetic production online and offline.
  2. Algorithms heavily influence culture and trends, even extending to architecture and interior design.
  3. The author addresses the challenge of standing out in today's saturated creative landscape shaped by algorithms, emphasizing the importance of navigating and adapting to the digital environment.

URGENT: As fraud allegations spiral, Minnesota governor Tim Walz quits his reelection bid

Unreported Truths • 67 implied HN points • 05 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. A 23-year-old citizen journalist posted a viral X video showing empty state-funded daycare centers run by Somali immigrants, and the clip drew massive national attention.
  2. Minnesota governor Tim Walz announced he would drop his bid for a third term and is preparing to leave office after a very rapid political collapse tied to the allegations.
  3. The episode highlights three bigger trends. These are rising anger over immigration, widespread waste and alleged fraud in state- and federally-backed welfare programs, and the growing power of X as a platform for citizen journalism that can quickly drive political consequences.

The Ultimate Founder & Team LinkedIn Playbook (+ Free Templates)

Startup Business Tips 🚀 • 86 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
💼 Business Social media
  1. Treat your LinkedIn profile like a landing page: be crystal clear who you help, what value you deliver, and what action you want people to take by using your banner, headline, and featured section as your CTA real estate.
  2. Turn employees into a distribution engine by leading from the top and removing friction — find internal thought leaders and give them ready-to-post templates, visuals, content calendars, incentives, and challenges so posting becomes easy and rewarding.
  3. Run a content engine that covers TOFU/MOFU/BOFU and focus on the fundamentals: add real value, engage with others, be authentic, and show up consistently to turn attention into pipeline.

sunday memepool

bad cattitude • 92 implied HN points • 07 Dec 25
😂 Humor Social media
  1. The holiday season brings a mix of excitement and challenges. It's a time for celebration but can also be stressful for many.
  2. People often look for ways to enjoy the holidays, whether through family gatherings or personal victories.
  3. Preparing for the holidays can help create lasting memories, even amidst the hustle and bustle.

Culture is fragmented and so are we

Read, Watch, Binge • 569 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Culture is becoming more fragmented, making it harder to find shared experiences with others.
  2. The abundance of entertainment options and personalized content leads to decision fatigue and hinders connection.
  3. Despite fragmented pop culture, bad news and politics have become universal topics for connection, although they can also contribute to polarization.

Reviewing Men? There’s an App for That.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 431 implied HN points • 31 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. A new dating app called Tea Dating Advice lets women anonymously rate men they might date. It's become very popular, showing a new way for women to share their experiences.
  2. Men have responded to this app by publicly embarrassing women, creating a negative cycle that affects both sides. This kind of behavior isn't helping anyone find love.
  3. The app was created to help women avoid bad dating experiences, especially after one man's mother had a scary time with online dating. It's meant to be a supportive tool.

My Family Was Hunted by Nazis. But I Was Fired After ‘Defending Hitler.’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5499 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. The author was fired from their job at _The Seattle Times_ after a Twitter post comparing Lenin and Hitler, leading to accusations of defending Hitler.
  2. The author's work as a journalist focused on stories of structural oppression in Asia, including sexism and neo-Nazi trends, driven by personal family history.
  3. The situation highlights the challenges of engaging in divisive discussions online and the impact of social media controversies on personal and professional life.

My Internet: Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Embedded • 452 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Millennials are described as the enforcers of internet norms, likened to the role boomers play in society.
  2. Elamin Abdelmahmoud appreciates a wholesome and enjoyable For You page on TikTok, filled with heartwarming content.
  3. When it comes to creating content, Elamin feels uncertain about making TikToks due to struggles with the visual format, fearing he would abuse the 'Millennial pause.'

#205: My TikTok Shop purchase history

Maybe Baby • 1214 implied HN points • 19 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. TikTok Shop has become a popular place for online shopping, making billions in sales since its launch. Many people, despite initial hesitations, are drawn to its simplicity and variety.
  2. While some purchases from TikTok Shop can be enjoyable, many items end up being low quality or unnecessary. It's easy to impulse buy when seeing products advertised by relatable users.
  3. Reflecting on buying habits can reveal a lack of thoughtful choices. Sometimes, the urge to shop online can lead to regret and a realization that we didn't really need those items.

Aspiring dystopias, library souls and Gen Alpha's "first mainstream meme"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 638 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Google's recipe ratings may not accurately reflect the quality of the recipes; ratings are supplied by the sites themselves and can be manipulated for increased site traffic.
  2. Cooking blogs often receive higher ratings than legacy media in Google search results; moderation practices in comment sections may contribute to these discrepancies.
  3. AI-generated recipe descriptions in search results may change the focus from ratings to more user-friendly information, cautioning bakers against relying solely on Google's star system.

My Best Premium Tweets

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 643 implied HN points • 29 May 25
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The author shares their best tweets that are exclusive to subscribers. These tweets include personal thoughts, observations, and opinions.
  2. Subscribers can find insights that are informal and quirky, providing a more personal touch.
  3. The collection highlights the author's unique perspective and offers a chance for readers to connect with their ideas directly.

The Impact of AI on Social Media

Rod’s Blog • 515 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Artificial intelligence is extensively used on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to personalize content, analyze user data, and moderate harmful content.
  2. AI on social media can enhance user experience by helping discover relevant content, connect with similar individuals, and create a safer online environment.
  3. Despite its benefits, AI poses risks to user privacy, security, and trust by collecting and exploiting data, creating biases and misinformation, and reducing user control over algorithms.

Oh! Medium Updates Its 3 Distribution Categories — Here’s What You Need To Know

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 619 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Medium has three new distribution categories for stories: Boosted, General Distribution, and Network Only. Each category affects how many people will see your work.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

This luthier is real, but this Facebook account is not

Conspirador Norteño • 12 implied HN points • 20 Feb 26
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. A popular Facebook page impersonating a Kyiv-based guitar repair business is inauthentic and is managed from Cambodia and the U.S., not linked to the real business.
  2. The fake page reposts genuine repair videos but also plagiarizes guitar photos and shares unrelated AI-generated images, indicating spammy, automated behavior.
  3. The real account asked followers to report the impersonator, yet Facebook has not removed the fake despite multiple reports, highlighting enforcement problems.

About that FB EV-bashing meme

The Land Desk • 530 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Some viral posts try to discredit electric vehicles by highlighting the environmental impact of mining materials for their production.
  2. The environmental impact of electric vehicles needs to be compared to that of traditional gas-powered vehicles to provide context.
  3. Despite the mining required for electric vehicles, they often have lower emissions over their lifecycle compared to gasoline-powered cars.

Algorithmic ranking is unfairly maligned

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER • 1156 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Not all algorithmic ranking is bad. Some algorithms can be useful if they align with what you want to see and achieve.
  2. A lot of current algorithms are designed to keep you engaged and make money for the companies, not necessarily to help you find what you like.
  3. We need better control over these algorithms to ensure they serve our interests, possibly through new technology or structures that prevent companies from taking that control away.

Narcissistic Wounding Behind Media Disinformation On Liz Cheney, Trump Rally, And Vaccines

Michael Shellenberger • 1536 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. The media is increasingly deceptive, making false claims about events, like Trump's rally and vaccine issues. This creates distrust among the public.
  2. Legacy journalists seem angry about new voices on social media that challenge traditional narratives. They react negatively to this shift in authority.
  3. Accurate reporting is essential, but misinformation can spread quickly and impact public perception. It's important to verify facts before believing them.

When “Punch a Nazi” Goes Wrong

Tracing Woodgrains • 884 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. A petty dispute escalated into a tragic event fueled by misconceptions and personal grievances.
  2. Perceptions of political alignment can lead to dehumanization and justification of violence.
  3. It's important to seek out and share the full story behind events to prevent unfair demonization.

🗽✨ Yes, more skilled immigration is good for America

Faster, Please! • 1279 implied HN points • 30 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Skilled immigration is important for America's growth and economy. It helps bring talented people who can contribute to various sectors.
  2. There is a debate about immigration policies that should focus on the economic benefits of allowing skilled workers from different countries.
  3. Understanding the basics of economics is vital in discussions about immigration, as it helps people realize how it can positively impact society.

How to Resurrect Your Dead Video Content with AI

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 12 Mar 26
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. A single YouTube video can be automatically converted into hundreds or thousands of different content assets like blog posts, quotes, and short clips.
  2. AI removes the tedious manual work of watching and transcribing videos, saving huge amounts of time and letting creators focus on higher-value work.
  3. A clear workflow—instant video ingestion, prompts to extract authentic quotes, and quick editing of AI output—lets you turn video archives into punchy, reusable content fast.

US Political Violence in Context

Unmoderated Insights • 39 implied HN points • 05 Aug 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Political violence in the US has been increasing, especially since 2020. It is reported to be at the highest levels since the early 1900s.
  2. Social media seems to play a role in this rise of political violence. More people are using it to organize violence than before, especially since 2021.
  3. The US has seen a big shift in attitudes, with more adults supporting the use of violence for political goals. This shift is concerning and reflects growing polarization.

Waiting for Obama

Glenn Loury • 1170 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. The podcast discusses how America has not made as much progress on race as hoped since 2007.
  2. Barack Obama's presidency seemed like a missed opportunity to move beyond race in the nation.
  3. Social media played a significant role in reinforcing tribalist feelings and hindering progress on race relations.

How I Hit 1,000 Substack Subs in 5 Months & How You Can Too!

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 1458 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
💼 Business Social media
  1. Building a Substack newsletter can be very rewarding, and it's possible to grow your subscriber count quickly. It took just five months to reach 1,000 subscribers.
  2. Consistent and engaging content is key to attracting and retaining subscribers. People want to feel connected through what you share.
  3. Promotion and networking are important. Sharing your newsletter in the right communities can help you gain more visibility and reach potential readers.

New Report: TikTok Brainwashed America’s Youth

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1168 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. TikTok may be influencing American youth significantly, leading to concerns about its impact on their views and behavior. Many worry that the platform could be promoting narratives that align with Chinese interests.
  2. Research suggests that TikTok downplays negative content about China, raising alarms about potential indoctrination among young users. This could shape how they perceive important global issues.
  3. The future of TikTok in the U.S. is uncertain as legal debates continue, with discussions about whether it should be sold or banned due to privacy and influence concerns. This situation has sparked a lot of political discussion and uncertainty.