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Problem 52:Search 2D Matrix[Microsoft]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 17 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The problem of searching a 2D matrix, like Problem 52 with Microsoft, requires logical thinking rather than complex algorithms.
  2. In the problem, diligently understanding the matrix properties and basic algebra can lead to a solution.
  3. The problem scenario involves searching for a specific value in an integer matrix with sorted rows, making it crucial to spot the required insights for efficient searching.

"Now is the Most Important Time"

SatPost by Trung Phan • 58 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Being present and focusing on the now is a common theme among successful individuals like Jensen Huang, Cillian Murphy, Michael Jordan, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey.
  2. Living in the present moment and minimizing rumination about the past or worries about the future is key to achieving goals and success.
  3. Although the concept of 'now is the most important time' may seem generic, it holds value in helping people stay focused and achieve their aspirations.

Join ESG Hound on Notes!

ESG Hound • 115 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. ESG Hound is moving posts to the Notes feature on Substack for a better community experience.
  2. Subscribers can automatically see ESG Hound's notes by heading to substack.com/notes.
  3. Readers are encouraged to share their own notes to create a space for discussion and sharing.

11 steps to keep Meta from stealing your data to train AI

Ladyparts • 2 HN points • 18 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. You only have until June 26, 2024 to opt out of Meta using your data for AI training - act before the deadline.
  2. The process to opt out of Meta's data use can be confusing and intentionally complicated - it's important to follow the steps carefully.
  3. The steps provided include logging into Facebook on a laptop, navigating through privacy settings, and being persistent in filling out the opt-out form.
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Meet the teen who tried watching 'The Lorax' every day for a year

The Rectangle • 113 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. A teenager attempted to watch 'The Lorax' every day for a year but had to stop due to declining mental health.
  2. The pressure of internet audience can impact creators, causing some to continue despite personal struggles.
  3. It's important to remember there's a real person behind online content, and to prioritize mental well-being over online commitments.

The Top 100 TikTok Alternatives: Where to Go As Trump Dithers on Its Reinstatement and Musk Issues Weird Ransom Demands

Proof • 21 implied HN points • 19 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. There are many alternatives to TikTok for people looking for new platforms. This means even if TikTok is down or changes, users have plenty of options to explore.
  2. Social media platforms are currently experiencing issues, including Twitter and Meta, which could affect users' experiences. It's important to stay informed about these changes.
  3. Finding a new platform can help users connect with others and share content, especially during uncertain times in social media.

How to think about social effectiveness to protect creative budgets

The Social Juice • 24 implied HN points • 20 Dec 24
💼 Business Social media
  1. When discussing social media success, it's important to focus on effectiveness, not just creativity. You need to tell a complete story about how your ideas impact the brand and business.
  2. To have a strong approach, measure three key areas: channel effects, brand effects, and commercial effects. This way, you can show not only how many people saw your content but also how it influenced brand awareness and sales.
  3. Always establish clear success measures before starting a project. This helps everyone understand how to evaluate success and can lead to better budget support in the future.

Why social media should give users control over their algorithms

The Kahneman Bot • 19 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Users trust and use algorithms more when they have control over them, despite the benefits algorithms offer.
  2. In product design, be cautious about taking autonomy away from users as it can hinder their happiness and decision-making.
  3. Data-driven products should consider giving users more control over algorithms to improve trust, engagement, and overall value.

TikTok’s Hidden Playbook: Why Short Video Is Eating the World (Again)

Divinations • 18 implied HN points • 19 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. TikTok is more than just a social app; it's changing how we interact with content and brands. It's not just about watching videos; it's about building connections and trust with creators.
  2. Short-form video content is reshaping how we seek information and shop online. Many younger people now prefer TikTok for product searches over traditional sites like Google.
  3. TikTok encourages creativity and collaboration among users. Its features let people remix each other's content, making it a fun community where everyone can participate and contribute.

Why Technology Can't Solve Loneliness

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Social media has not solved loneliness and technology likely won't be able to completely solve it.
  2. Technology designed without a deep understanding of human behavior and social norms may not effectively address loneliness.
  3. Real-world physical contact and connections are crucial for resolving loneliness, and technology can only aid but not fully replace this aspect.

What happened in marketing: TikTok is confused, Pinterest grows and Meta improves ad formats

The Social Juice • 26 implied HN points • 10 Nov 24
💼 Business Social media
  1. TikTok is seeing good revenue growth even with the threat of being banned in the U.S. This shows that they are still strong in the market.
  2. Pinterest is growing, which suggests that users are finding value in its unique content. It's important for marketers to consider this platform.
  3. Meta is improving its ad formats, which could help businesses reach their audiences better. This may lead to more effective advertising strategies.

Returning From A Leave Of Absence

Very Fine Day • 85 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The author reflected on their leave of absence and the importance of processing emotions fully.
  2. Discussion on power, money, desperation, and the evolving landscape of social platforms.
  3. Observation on the slowing news cycle due to online fragmentation and a potential return to traditional media.

Infinite concretude

Internal exile • 57 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Philosophy involves inventing concepts, like the constant creation of terms on TikTok; it's about forming and fabricating ideas.
  2. TikTok term-coining turns concept-making into product-making, where events are seen as product launches, reflecting the fast-paced trend cycles of social media.
  3. Creating and adopting trendy microaesthetics reflects a commitment to perpetual becoming and fashion, emphasizing the exhaustion and exhilaration of keeping up with trends.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon replay, newsroom targets, trust in news declines, interview technique, dirty rosters, board operator, pricing dispute, brand backlash, BledCom report, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 04 Jul 22
📰 News Social media
  1. Trust in news is falling, especially for major UK outlets like The Times and the BBC. This change shows people are becoming more skeptical of the news they read.
  2. Brands need to stand by their values and be clear about who they support. Companies like Halifax are taking a bold stance, making it clear what they stand for.
  3. Getting media attention requires new skills like knowing how to navigate interviews. Interviewees should understand that everything said can be quoted, and they shouldn't try to control the quotes.

They Liked Me Better When I Was an Angry Alcoholic

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 31 May 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Personal growth and sobriety can lead to positive changes in one's life, like improved health, productivity, and overall well-being.
  2. Some individuals may prefer a person's previous negative behaviors over their current positive growth and beliefs, highlighting the impact of social expectations and perceptions.
  3. It's essential to be wary of individuals who resist personal growth and change, aiming to exert control through societal pressures and conformity.

On Social Media, Demand Slopes Upwards

Never Met a Science • 66 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. In the attention economy of social media, demand can increase as supply increases, leading to an unsustainable positive feedback loop.
  2. The attention economy operates differently from traditional market economies, with attention being a key commodity rather than money.
  3. Consumers, producers, and algorithms play unique roles in driving the positive feedback loop of the attention economy, which can have far-reaching implications.

What happened in Marketing: Instagram is better, OpenAI slows down and TikTok isn’t backing down

The Social Juice • 24 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
💼 Business Social media
  1. Meta is reducing ad subscription prices in the EU and using less data to show ads. This shows their effort to address user privacy.
  2. YouTube is launching a new way for creators to earn money with a feature called Jewels. This can help creators make more from their content.
  3. TikTok is expanding its tools for creators with an AI video generator. This will make it easier for users to create engaging videos.

Seven ways to reach more people on LinkedIn

A Bit Gamey • 6 implied HN points • 03 Aug 25
💼 Business Social media
  1. To reach more people on LinkedIn, engage with your own posts. Reply to comments and add value to your content to increase visibility.
  2. Use images that grab attention in your posts. Good visuals can help keep readers interested and encourage more clicks.
  3. Make sure the people in your network are relevant. Cleaning up your connections can lead to better engagement and a wider reach.

Spam in the firehose, part II

Conspirador Norteño • 20 implied HN points • 21 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. A large network of spam accounts has been created on the platform Bluesky, with over 15,000 accounts active. These accounts often have similar or identical profile photos and biographies.
  2. The most common biographies used by these spam accounts are repetitive and lack originality. Many accounts use phrases like 'passionate about exploring innovative ideas' interchangeably.
  3. These spam accounts mostly repost content from varied accounts but don’t create original posts themselves. There is also a suspicious account promoting social media services that seems linked to this spam network.

From TikTok to Substack: Should we welcome digital refugees?

storyvoyager • 18 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Substack is trying to attract TikTok users who might be looking for a new home if TikTok gets banned. This could bring a lot of new voices to the platform.
  2. Some current Substack users are worried that TikTok creators will change the community's vibe. They fear that the special, thoughtful atmosphere of Substack might be lost.
  3. Despite the concerns, this could be a unique chance for Substack to grow and mix creative styles. It could help create more meaningful and in-depth content without losing its roots.

The "bot farm" that wasn't

Conspirador Norteño • 56 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. The accusations of a 'bot farm' associated with the DeSantis campaign lacked substantial evidence.
  2. Key claims made in articles by The Daily Beast were disproven upon further scrutiny.
  3. The source of misinformation, Steven Jarvis, has a history of spreading falsehoods and should have been vetted more thoroughly.

Notes: A New Substack Experience

Holodoxa • 19 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Substack has launched a new 'Substack Notes' feature for short-form content sharing, resembling Twitter but with differences that may limit its virality.
  2. The 'Notes' feature aims to maintain a more elevated discourse level than Twitter, making it unsuitable for current events but ideal for sharing different content types.
  3. Readers can easily join 'Notes' through substack.com/notes or the Substack app, enabling interaction like liking, replying, and sharing content shared by creators.

The secret anti-influencers of Instagram

escape the algorithm • 99 implied HN points • 11 May 21
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Low-Stakes Sleuth is a fun game where friends observe strangers online, showing the strange, human aspects of people's lives.
  2. Anti-influencers on Instagram, like the_looker and the_collector, defy the platform's norms by creating unique content without seeking followers or revenue.
  3. The allure of anti-influencers lies in their mystery and the defiance of typical social media expectations, prompting curiosity and contemplation about human connection and expression online.

Censorship alert

Tessa Fights Robots • 48 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Censorship issues exist in email communication, with some receiving emails going to spam or disappearing.
  2. There are challenges in responding to emails and forwarding articles due to server restrictions marking them as spam.
  3. Social media platforms have been censoring content and there are reports of issues with paid subscriptions being denied or canceled by Stripe.

Notes on identity: authenticity vs 'profilicity'

Thinking Out Loud • 48 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Identity can be viewed through the lens of sincerity, authenticity, and 'profilicity', each representing different societal influences and perspectives on self-expression
  2. Authenticity suggests being true to oneself beyond societal roles, while 'profilicity' involves shaping identity based on how one is perceived by a larger, often anonymous audience, especially in today's hyper-connected online world
  3. Coexisting, overlapping, and sometimes conflicting identities such as sincerity, authenticity, and 'profilicity' can impact personal growth and self-understanding, urging individuals to navigate and reconcile these different aspects of their identity

✅ Monday briefing: Journo to comms, diversity and media, social trends, strategic value of PR, ESG clampdown, AI warning, Adidas, practitioners abused, Twitter alternatives, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 31 Oct 22
💼 Business Social media
  1. Many companies are now using push notifications, but not all alerts are truly newsworthy. The way publishers use these alerts varies a lot, from excessive to almost none.
  2. The FCA is working to prevent greenwashing by proposing new terms and rules for using 'sustainable' and 'green' in marketing. This aims to make sure companies are honest about their environmental impact.
  3. Twitter's future is uncertain after Elon Musk's takeover, leading to more abuse on the platform. Niche communities on other platforms like Discord and WhatsApp might be where discussions shift to.

ON EXPOSURE 1/3 - Being seen

On Looking • 39 implied HN points • 11 Jul 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Exposure in the attention economy can lead to a one-way mirror effect where the conditions and consequences of visibility are often opaque, emphasizing the need to understand the systemic failures at play.
  2. In the media-rich society we live in, visibility has transformed into a form of capital, with the potential to be converted into economic value under certain conditions, notably through the conversion of visibility into other forms of capital like social or cultural capital.
  3. While exposure is always presented as valuable, especially quantitatively, its true worth lies in qualitative aspects such as relevance, credit, and audience quality, showcasing the need for a nuanced understanding of visibility and exposure in the creative industry.

Why it is so damn hard to get approved for Meta Graph API

Graph API Explorers • 4 HN points • 31 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Getting approved for Meta Graph API can be extremely challenging, even for straightforward use cases, due to strict permissions and review processes.
  2. Understanding the complexity and legacy technical debt of Meta's Graph API can be a hurdle for developers, especially those without a background in Meta engineering.
  3. The API review process can be hindered by outsourced contractors with limited understanding, leading to scripted responses and unnecessary requirements.

Twitter-Quitter | Secret Sauce | Teen love

Situation Normal • 86 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The author quit Twitter due to changes and frustrations, emphasizing the importance of finding new ways to reach and connect with the audience.
  2. Writing newsletters through email can be a good interactive platform, promoting engagement and feedback from readers.
  3. There is no secret sauce to writing well, just keep practicing, experimenting with new styles and forms, and reading critically for improvement.

Bluesky is the Last Thing America Needs

I Might Be Wrong • 14 implied HN points • 26 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Bluesky, a social media platform, is gaining users from Twitter, especially among left-leaning people. But some think it isn't a good alternative for healthy political discussion.
  2. The platform is criticized for being overwhelming with progressive views, comparing it to being on a wild drug trip. This suggests that it might not be beneficial to political discourse.
  3. The future of social media is uncertain, especially for Twitter, as people keep searching for better platforms. However, Bluesky might not be the answer many are looking for.

Liberalism Versus Democracy 0

From the New World • 16 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Many people believe that democracy and populism cannot work together. This creates a worry that democracy is failing.
  2. There is a lot of talk about free speech and how it might hurt democracy. People are questioning if this is true.
  3. Some argue that social media is damaging to democracy. Yet, it raises the question of whether those claims about democracy's end are valid.

Fighting for the farm

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 99 implied HN points • 22 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Farmville was more than just a game for some people, it was a cherished digital refuge.
  2. Some devoted fans of discontinued websites struggle to move on and find replacements for their lost source of enjoyment.
  3. The last of the Farmville diehards continue to fight for the game's revival, showcasing a unique level of dedication to a game that many have forgotten.