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A Major Regret in My Life: My Camera Roll

Total Rec • 1 HN point • 15 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. By observing the evolution of our camera roll over the years, we may uncover how our perspectives and values have shifted.
  2. The content we consume and the people we follow can subconsciously influence our behavior and priorities.
  3. Reflecting on the purpose behind our constant documentation and the focus on material possessions helps in reevaluating our values and priorities.

The secret life of 🐕

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 12 Feb 21
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Emojis have hidden textual meanings that prompt automatic suggestions on devices, leading to unexpected pairings like 'dog' suggesting the Chinese takeout container emoji.
  2. Extraneous keywords are associated with emojis, vary by platform, and can reflect the community's usage behaviors.
  3. Social media platforms can suggest emojis based on keywords, and the review process for these pairings may not always catch unintended or offensive connections.

DM me for orders

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 05 Feb 21
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Many individuals, particularly women, have ventured into direct-to-consumer businesses on Instagram to navigate economic uncertainty during the pandemic.
  2. These Instagram shops offer a direct-to-consumer model, bypassing middlemen and conducting transactions through platforms like Cash App or Venmo.
  3. The rise of small online businesses during the pandemic reflects a mix of creative side hustles and potential income protection strategies in response to economic challenges.

The most profitable films ever

SatPost by Trung Phan • 53 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The most profitable Hollywood films are not always the big-budget blockbusters; sometimes low-budget horror films make the highest return on investment.
  2. AI-generated images, like the viral Pope Coat, can be incredibly realistic, leading to potential misinformation and the need for increased online skepticism.
  3. Apple's Mixed Reality headset aims for a niche market, with parallels drawn to the slow but eventually successful trajectory of the Apple Watch.
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The Mathematics of PsyWar

Who is Robert Malone • 10 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Governments and companies use advanced technology and psychology to influence how we think and behave, similar to controlling drones. This means our actions might be shaped without us even knowing.
  2. Social media platforms analyze our interactions and opinions using mathematical models, which helps them manipulate our feelings and responses in real-time.
  3. When we engage online, we are part of a system where our thoughts and communications are tracked and influenced for various purposes, including commercial and political agendas.

I have some questions for Elon Musk

Weaponized • 51 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Elon Musk needs to take responsibility for his decisions, especially if he associates with controversial figures.
  2. Proper interviews with Elon Musk should provide challenging questions about his platform management, decision-making, and claims.
  3. Elon Musk should be held accountable for actions such as re-platforming neo-Nazis and dismantling Twitter's verification system.

Collective Experiences

Working Theorys • 54 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Humans are wired to connect with others through shared context.
  2. Collective experiences create valuable shared context, fostering social connections and community.
  3. Products create collective experiences through actions like making collective action a core feature and turning content into rare events.

The United States Should Ban TikTok

Never Met a Science • 50 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. The United States should consider banning TikTok due to concerns about data privacy and national security.
  2. TikTok, like other social media platforms, may not be secure in handling user data, raising questions about their responsibility.
  3. Banning TikTok could be a strategic move against Chinese influence and may lead to more regional internet platforms.

Problem 44: Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters (Meta / Facebook)

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Problem 44 focuses on finding the longest substring without repeating characters, a common challenge in coding interviews.
  2. The problem involves using techniques like Two Pointers, Arrays, and Hashmaps for efficient duplicate checking.
  3. Examples provided help understand the problem, emphasizing the importance of finding unique substrings.

Wishful thinking

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 11 Dec 20
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. The trend of 'shifting' to alternate realities has gained popularity among teenagers, offering an escape from the challenges of the current times.
  2. Shifting involves a belief in transporting one's consciousness to a different, controllable environment, often inspired by Harry Potter and filled with desired experiences.
  3. Many individuals engage in shifting practices as a means to cope with the restrictions and difficulties of 2020, seeking solace and excitement through this imaginative practice.

Welcome to the season of socialized nostalgia

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 04 Dec 20
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. 2020 has been different, leading tech companies to change approaches to the usual holiday season nostalgia content.
  2. Revisiting past memories through social media platforms during the pandemic-induced trauma can feel unsettling and jarring.
  3. YouTube's decision to skip its annual year-end rewind reflects a shift in how we remember and commemorate this unique year.

In Defense of Obnoxious Influencers

Jon’s Substack • 2 HN points • 01 May 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Many young people today aspire to be influencers, which may seem trivial compared to traditional careers, but it's a sign of changing times. They are learning to monetize their interests and create their own opportunities.
  2. Influencers can be seen as part of a new wave of digital entrepreneurship, allowing anyone to turn a hobby into a business with less barriers than before. This reflects a shift towards more freedom in how people choose to earn a living.
  3. Having more niches and diverse paths for success in society can lead to a more vibrant and stable community. Embracing this change could help empower more individuals to follow their passions and create value.

Some thoughts on social media, disinformation, and the 2024 elections

Conspirador Norteño • 32 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Data-driven research on social media activity for the 2024 elections is made difficult due to factors like reduced transparency by platforms and attacks on researchers.
  2. Generative AI advancements have made it easier to create misleading content like fake images and videos.
  3. Media coverage of disinformation and social media manipulation may not always be based on legitimate research, highlighting the importance of skepticism.

Endless feedback

Internal exile • 42 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Facebook collects data on user input even if it's not posted.
  2. Platforms prioritize collecting user behavior for feedback over user autonomy.
  3. AI assistance aims to shape and control human thinking and behavior.

Here’s What Happened: Paid Social rises, TikTok Bill passes & LinkedIn’s UGC Success

The Social Juice • 24 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Paid Social witnessed significant growth with new updates and features, benefiting marketers looking to leverage social media platforms for advertising.
  2. Legislation around apps like TikTok and changes in social media platforms, such as Instagram and LinkedIn, continue to impact the digital landscape and user experience.
  3. LinkedIn offering 250 AI courses for free until April, showcasing a commitment to providing educational opportunities and fostering skill development among users.

Metamorphosis of a fake account

Conspirador Norteño • 36 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Inauthentic social media accounts can change purposes, either by original operators or new owners.
  2. Cryptocurrency spam accounts can use plagiarized photos and often get suspended by platforms like Twitter.
  3. Some reborn inauthentic accounts push propaganda, like pro-Russia/anti-Ukraine messages, and may evade bans.

✅ Monday briefing #10: Rogue reviews, pimping on Pinterest, focus group tool, AI hype, planning what’s next, hiring collective, election manipulation, and more

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 07 Sep 20
💼 Business Social media
  1. Amazon is investigating suspicious reviews after finding that many top contributors may have been manipulating feedback. This shows how fake reviews can impact how we trust products online.
  2. A new tool called Brandwatch Social Panel is changing how companies conduct research by focusing on public conversations instead of traditional focus groups. It might help businesses understand customer opinions better.
  3. Research shows emotional tweets get more reach because people share what makes them feel. This explains why wild or emotional posts spread fast on social media.

✅ Monday briefing: Radio change, C4 privatisation, PR job trends, youth media attitudes, media relations, Ryanair troll strategy, FIFA censorship, permacrisis, week in Twitter, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Nov 22
📰 News Social media
  1. The BBC is cutting back on local radio shows, focusing more on online content instead. Local stations will now only produce breakfast and lunchtime shows.
  2. Public relations jobs in the UK are growing, but a slowdown is expected soon. Many people joined the industry recently, and job growth has slowed down lately.
  3. Ryanair is using a bold social media strategy that includes trolling and playful digs at customers. This has proven to be an effective way to engage with their audience.

Elon Musk allows domestic extremists back on Twitter, fueling national security concerns

Weaponized • 41 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Elon Musk's decisions on Twitter are fueling national security concerns by allowing domestic extremists back on the platform.
  2. Under Musk's leadership, hate speech on Twitter has increased, with reinstatements of accounts linked to violent extremist movements.
  3. The rise in hate speech on Twitter is also attributed to algorithmic amplification, posing a serious national security threat that needs attention.

How to develop an online professional network [StoryTime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 29 May 22
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Building an online network can connect you with diverse individuals and open up opportunities for growth and progression.
  2. When building your network, remember to be active and ask questions, while avoiding impatience and neediness to make a good impression.
  3. Finding like-minded individuals in groups, adding value to conversations, and interacting thoughtfully are key steps to effectively developing your online network.

X replaces @ with 𝕏

The Techno Sapiens • 2 HN points • 01 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. X is replacing @ with 𝕏 in an effort to solidify its new branding, starting to roll out the feature to select users over the next few days.
  2. The announcement was made by X, formerly known as Twitter, via a blog post from its CEO, Elon Musk.
  3. Typing 𝕏 might be challenging on regular keyboards, but solutions like text replacement shortcuts for mobile users or keyboard shortcuts for Mac users exist.

The company locking down military and municipal social media out of an abandoned mall in Oklahoma

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 40 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. BaseConnect is a military-focused social media startup providing services for city governments to suppress public criticism.
  2. CEO Tony Weedn aims to turn BaseConnect into Oklahoma's first billion dollar startup and is expanding operations to help cities manage their social media presence.
  3. The company has received millions in contracts, including a secure newsfeed for military bases to hide COVID-19 updates from competitors.

Facebook Rapidly Shuts Down Conversation of 2024 Election Engineering

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. Facebook is quick to censor discussions about election engineering. Posts about how the 2024 election might be influenced can disappear rapidly.
  2. There are suspicions that Facebook could be part of a larger scheme involving intelligence agencies. Its history appears to align with data mining operations rather than just a casual college project.
  3. People might be unaware of psychological tactics being used against them. This raises concerns about manipulation during significant events like elections.

✅ Monday briefing: Dark arts, Coronation planning, agency planning, sex industry careers, charity lobby, cycling greenwashing, toxic workplaces, community based marketing, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 Oct 22
💼 Business Social media
  1. Dark arts practices in media, like privacy abuses and phone hacking, are being highlighted and criticized nowadays. People are calling for more honesty and accountability in journalism.
  2. The challenges for agencies include planning for crises caused by climate change, wars, and rising costs. Companies need to adapt their strategies to deal with these ongoing issues.
  3. Community-based marketing is gaining attention as a key strategy for brands. Companies are realizing the importance of owning and engaging with their communities to drive success.

Why it's OK To Ignore Politics

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 7 implied HN points • 08 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. If politics makes you feel good or bad, it might be time to rethink things. Most of what happens in politics is out of your control, so don’t let it affect your mood.
  2. Getting too caught up in political arguments on social media can actually make you unhappy. Maybe it's better to focus on what brings you joy in life instead.
  3. Having calm discussions in person can help change opinions more than online fighting. It’s often more productive to talk to people face-to-face rather than argue online.

Weekend Theorys No. 3

Working Theorys • 23 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. People often wear athleisure to appear fit and sporty, but might not actually engage in athletic activities. Similarly, many people want to be seen with books, but may not read them, showcasing a desire to appear well-read.
  2. Substack's 'Notes' feature is akin to Twitter posts, causing issues for writers trying to share links on Twitter. Simply mentioning or sharing Substack links on Twitter can lead to shadow banning.
  3. The desire for image and perception may drive actions like wearing athleisure or displaying books, even if the underlying activity isn't as prevalent. It's about the appearance rather than the actual engagement in the activity.

UX Roundup: Sora: Not Impressed | AI Startups Growth | Hiring Staff with AI Skills | 150K LinkedIn Followers | AI Training on YouTube | Apple Intelligence Useless | Dr. AI | New o3 model

Jakob Nielsen on UX • 9 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. AI startups are growing really fast, with many making 10% more each month. This growth is now normal because of the buzz around AI.
  2. It's important to hire people who know how to work with AI. One way to test candidates is to have them solve problems using AI during the interview.
  3. Many users find Apple's AI features not very helpful, showing that just adding AI to a product doesn't guarantee it will be useful or improve the experience.

Problem 36: Container with Most Water[Two Sigma]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 05 May 22
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Finance industry can offer high-paying jobs in Software Development due to substantial investments, but acquiring these jobs requires excelling in challenging interviews.
  2. Problem-solving questions like finding the container with the most water, such as Leetcode 11, are popular in interviews, emphasizing critical thinking and coding skills.
  3. Engaging with platforms like Substack can be beneficial for sharing knowledge and building a community by inviting feedback and participation from readers.