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Trend predictions & a trip down memory lane

The Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. 2010s trends are making a comeback, with elements like music and fashion becoming popular again.
  2. Different trends from the 2010s include Indie Tumblr kids, Hyperfeminine style, Vaporwave, and a phase with moustaches and big glasses.
  3. Predictions for future trends include matte makeup and heavier eye looks in fashion, resurgence of pop DJs in music, colorful and experiential food trends, and a return to VSCO filters in social media aesthetics.

Chopping wood: 1800 vs 2023

Nuances • 0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. In 1800, woodchopping was a focused, solitary task without distractions.
  2. The woodchopper in 1800 had deep knowledge of the trees and their uses.
  3. In 2023, woodchopping is disrupted by constant distractions like social media.

YouTube’s TikTok Clone

Amadeus Pagel's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. YouTube is creating a TikTok clone called 'Shorts' for short videos in portrait mode.
  2. Phones are primarily used in portrait mode, and people prefer not to rotate their phones for various activities.
  3. The success of TikTok and portrait mode mobile games highlights the importance of designing for mobile-first experiences.

The Tragedy of Twitter

Amadeus Pagel's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Twitter's unique features were thoughts without titles and asymmetric relationships.
  2. Twitter improved replies by making them like regular tweets and only showing them to relevant followers.
  3. The evolution from linking images to quote RTs changed how people engaged with tweets.

Threading an Argument for the Fediverse

I'll Keep This Short • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Meta's Threads app is aiming to be compatible with open, interoperable social networks like the Fediverse.
  2. The Fediverse includes various open source social media platforms like Mastodon, Lemmy, and PeerTube.
  3. There is potential for conflict and resistance within the Fediverse regarding Meta's involvement, with concerns about privacy and influence.
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The New Frontier in Power Redistribution

thezakelfassiexperiment • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Historically, power shifts with technological changes, now AI is the game changer favoring established companies with resources.
  2. Social media platforms are evolving to focus on smaller, intimate communities through group messaging and content sharing.
  3. Future work landscape may value companies based on proprietary AI models rather than traditional metrics like employees or revenue.

Lonely & Bored

Product Lost by @hipcityreg • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Ray Kurzweil's question of whether a computer displaying 'I am lonely and bored' would convince you of its consciousness sheds light on our reliance on social media when bored.
  2. There is a rise in loneliness and a decrease in sexual activity among US adults, contributing to the appeal of AI apps for companionship.
  3. The idea of a 'trained lover' through AI raises moral concerns about the depth of human connection and the importance of creating better consumer AI alternatives.

Rob's Notes 9: Beware Deepfake Scams

Rob’s Notes • 0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Beware of deepfake scams, especially those using 'celeb-bait' to lure victims into clicking or providing personal information.
  2. Platforms like Facebook and Google are working to remove deceptive ads and scams, but collaboration is needed to combat evolving tactics used by scammers.
  3. Avoid giving out personal information to suspicious websites or ads to protect yourself from potential financial scams and harassment.

Join me on Notes

Ian Johnson • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Ian Johnson has started using Substack Notes to connect with readers in a new way.
  2. Subscribers to Ian's newsletter will automatically see his notes on Substack.
  3. Readers are encouraged to join Notes to share thoughts, ideas, and quotes.

🔅 Senegal's Election Surprises & UNDP's Billion-Dollar Bet on Africa's Youth

baobabnewsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Social media
  1. Senegal's presidential election is stirring buzz with notable candidates missing from the approved list, making the race wide open.
  2. UNDP is launching 'Timbuktoo,' a billion-dollar initiative to promote innovation and youth in Africa, aiming to boost the continent's startup culture.
  3. Cameroon is starting to vaccinate children with a new malaria vaccine as part of a larger plan to combat the disease, despite the vaccine's imperfections.

Must There Be A Payment Platform?

Money in Transit • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Social media platforms optimize for addictiveness and profit from auctioning user data.
  2. Startups integrating with payment platforms can end up paying high fees and facing information asymmetries.
  3. Payment providers accumulate power by creating technical debt and making it hard for startups to switch to other platforms.

"Society One Step Closer To Dystopia": Vision-Pro Early-Adopters Spotted In Wild

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset has early adopters already spotted using it in public.
  2. There are concerns about safety, with reports of individuals using Vision Pro while driving and engaging in risky activities.
  3. The integration of Vision Pro into daily life has sparked reactions, with some comparing it to scenes from Black Mirror.

SVB and contagion

Tech and Finance by G • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
💰 Finance Social media
  1. SVB was mismanaged and could trigger a financial crisis.
  2. This might not pop the bubble, but the amount of money printed will be immense.
  3. The next financial crisis will unfold in the era of social media, so expect a lot of noise.

Trump Can’t Go Banning People from MAGA if He Wants to Be President, Prominent Republican Says

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. A prominent Republican warns Trump against banning voters from his political movement if he wants to be re-elected as president.
  2. Exclusionary thinking does not win elections, especially when it comes to alienating potential voters.
  3. Learning from past mistakes and expanding his base is crucial for Trump to succeed in winning the presidency.

Instagram is a Rural Cancer

Pursuits • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Moving from town to country can bring significant changes and challenges, especially in dealing with an influx of tourists lacking rural norms.
  2. The invasion of social media influencers and disrespectful tourists in rural areas is causing tension and conflicts with locals, forcing some to seek more isolated areas.
  3. Respect for nature and rural communities is crucial; appreciate the environment by walking in it, rather than treating it as a backdrop for social media posts or disrespectful behavior.

Read Write Own

Residual Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Generative AI complicates internet information ownership, making web3 tech important for solutions.
  2. Web3 aims to address concentration of wealth and power in big tech, offering more distributed value and power.
  3. Decentralized web3 apps need to improve user experience to compete with centralized apps, and realistic timeframes for value creation need to be considered.

Tales from the jar side: The Taylor Bowl, A couple of screen/podcasts, Gemini is partly here, UConn women's basketball, and the usual tweets and toots

Tales from the jar side • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Social media
  1. Taylor Swift made it to The Taylor Bowl in time for kickoff, causing a mix of excitement and annoyance among fans and spectators.
  2. Google released the Gemini Ultra version, but some users faced restrictions accessing it due to business account limitations and delays in new model integration.
  3. UConn women's basketball team had a victorious game against Seton Hall, highlighting the state's passion for the team despite recent challenges and changing game outcomes.

Robotaxi up in flames after crowd attacks vehicle

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
📰 News Social media
  1. A crowd in San Francisco's Chinatown attacked a Waymo robotaxi, setting it on fire, prompting an investigation by authorities.
  2. The incident damaged the autonomous vehicle, leading to concerns of potential similar actions during festivities like the Super Bowl.
  3. City officials, including Supervisor Aaron Peskin, are taking measures to ensure safety, with police presence boosted for potential security threats.

Join me on Notes

So Here’s a Thing • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Substack Notes is a new space for sharing links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more - similar to Twitter but without the yelling.
  2. To join Substack Notes, visit substack.com/notes or find the 'Notes' tab in the Substack app. Subscribers automatically see the notes.
  3. Readers can share thoughts, ideas, and quotes on Substack Notes and engage in discussions with other readers.

Diet Youtube

The Dark Triad • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Social media
  1. The author successfully eliminated or reduced their use of various social media platforms, but struggled with limiting their YouTube usage.
  2. Many people, especially teens and adults, visit YouTube daily, indicating a high level of addiction to the platform.
  3. The author devised a step-by-step guide called 'Diet YouTube' to help reduce YouTube consumption, involving tactics like banning YouTube on phones, pruning subscriptions, and limiting usage during weekdays.

Racism and Black Medium Writers: A Closer Look

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Social media
  1. Social media platforms are popular among Black Medium writers to express opinions but can also perpetuate negative stereotypes about White Americans.
  2. Racism can have severe impacts on individuals' physical and psychological health, leading to depression, anxiety, and lower self-esteem.
  3. Content creators should be responsible for creating respectful and unbiased content, avoiding jokes or misinformation that could perpetuate societal inequalities.

The Illusion of Political Support

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media
  1. The illusion of political support can be created through media focus and online bots, making bad ideas seem more popular and widely accepted than they actually are.
  2. This illusion gives politicians false confidence to push forward with unpopular ideas and makes it harder for opponents to gain traction in debates and rallies.
  3. It's vital to do your own research and not rely solely on online or media perceptions of political support to make informed decisions, especially during voting.

Steemit Until Valentine’s Day

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Social media
  1. Consider trying out Steemit for a new social media hobby and potential to earn crypto through activities like posting and commenting.
  2. Powering up on Steemit can increase your influence and the value of your blog, helping you potentially earn.
  3. The author found Steemit to be a more genuine platform than traditional social media, where creativity is valued and rewarded.

Google's Broken AI Ends in Day of Hilarity

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Google's AI, Gemini, made some very unusual mistakes with image generation, particularly around historical and racial contexts.
  2. The media, from right wing to left wing, all criticized Google for the errors made by Gemini, with conservative outlets feeling diversity was wrong, and left wing outlets finding it offensive. It led to widespread amusement.
  3. Gemini was programmed to insert diversity and alter prompts before generating images, which eventually led to Google taking down the image generation feature due to embarrassment and poor results.

Join me on Notes

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Notes on Substack is a new space for sharing links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more.
  2. Subscribers to Rod's Blog automatically see his Notes, where they can like, reply, or share.
  3. Readers can also share their own notes, creating a space for sharing thoughts, ideas, and quotes with others.

Coming soon

Kevin’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. Kevin Bedi will be launching something new soon on his Substack page
  2. The focus of the Substack page is called mashlol
  3. Kevin is encouraging subscriptions to stay updated on the upcoming launch

QF Meme Competition!

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 22
🚌 Education Social media
  1. The Quantum Formalism community is hosting a meme competition tied to their lectures on Measure Theory & Functional Analysis. Participants can submit memes after each lecture on Discord.
  2. The community will vote for the top 3 memes at the end of the course, with winners receiving prizes, including a cute Hippo-looking Pokémon clone. Lectures and homework assignments are also available for those interested in joining.
  3. Engaging with the Quantum Formalism community on platforms like YouTube, GitHub, Discord, and LinkedIn can provide valuable learning opportunities and connections in the field.