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The Base Determines The Superstructure

The Seat of Loss • 11 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🎶 Music Evolution Technology Industry Artists Trends
  1. The history of music and the music industry is influenced by economic factors and technology advancements.
  2. Artists throughout history have adapted to changing conditions, from Chuck Berry's use of new recording technology to modern producers working on digital audio workstations.
  3. The traditional music industry model has shifted, with artists like Drake and Tame Impala showcasing self-sufficiency and adaptability in the face of evolving industry trends.
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Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 05 Feb 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Economy Trends Internet culture
  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.

Wishful thinking

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 59 implied HN points • 11 Dec 20
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Trends Pop culture Youth culture
  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.

The struggle is real

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Technology Gender Innovation Trends
  1. The myth of the #luckygirl on Instagram - why pretend to live a lucky life when hard work is something to be proud of?
  2. Annotation culture is growing with platforms like Genius and Kindle - but is it just a trend or a meaningful shift in how we engage with content?
  3. Addressing unconscious gender bias in the tech industry using Margaret Gould Stewart's insightful essay.

Excuuuuuuuuuuuse you

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 15
🎭️ Culture Social Trends Tech Internet Entertainment
  1. Filing gender-discrimination suits to admit men to tech meet-ups reduces female participation in the industry.
  2. Prepper Pinterest is a popular forum choice for those interested in the prepper movement, combining mainstream and niche interests.
  3. 87-year-old Baddie Winkle stands out for her unconventional behavior, including wearing teen rave outfits and maintaining a rebellious spirit.

Dude, relax!

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Aug 15
🎭️ Culture Internet Social movements Trends Pop culture
  1. Who really runs #BlackLivesMatters? It started as a hashtag, turned into a protest movement, now a disruptive political organization.
  2. On the Internet, it's all about videos and cats. Some find cat videos exhausting and a disconnect, like small talk after dinner.
  3. Chartreuse is a trendy color in Silicon Valley, maybe symbolizing maturity or money reference, seen in companies like Zendesk and Google.

Officially gone too far

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Trends Entertainment Technology Internet
  1. There is a company in the UK that runs goofy Twitter feeds with young employees who may be breaking the law and plagiarizing content.
  2. Death threats on Twitter have become much more casual compared to five or 10 years ago, signaling a significant shift in online behavior.
  3. Creating Barbie's Instagram content requires a significant amount of effort to make her look great.

Emoji are fun, spelling is hard

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Trends Parenting Internet culture Entertainment
  1. Twitter can teach you surprising things about social media, like how emoji are fun and spelling can be challenging.
  2. Social media can create conflicting emotions and behaviors, especially when it comes to expressing grief online.
  3. People have diverse opinions on new emoji, with some seeing them as a way to honor ancestors and others just using them casually.

We can twerk it out

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Videos Memes Social media Trends
  1. Email remains a strong communication tool on the internet, enduring despite new platforms and technologies.
  2. Unboxing videos on Youtube are a popular trend where people film themselves opening products like toys and shoes.
  3. One New Yorker used a chatbot to chat with people on OkCupid, showing how technology can impact dating and online interactions.

Things that everyone hates

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 14
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Trends Entertainment
  1. Google is working on a project for a font that supports all languages, trying to solve the issue of missing characters on foreign websites.
  2. Accusations of a feminist conspiracy on Wikipedia by male advocates have interesting implications but lack substantial evidence.
  3. There's a group called 'women against feminism' explaining their stance through an anti-feminist hashtag that went viral.

Go away, you cupcake fascists

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 14
🎭️ Culture Media Social media Internet Trends Humor
  1. Nine out of 10 TV viewers stick to the same few channels, with classic TV being largely ignored, indicating a TV culture amnesia is developing.
  2. There's a dangerous decline in civil discourse, with free speech possibly under threat, likened to the cause and solution of problems in our society.
  3. There exist social networks that predate the internet, showing surprising history beyond what we typically think of.

Selfies, an official public health threat

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 14
🎭️ Culture Media Social media Trends Relationships Art
  1. Amazon makes books cheap but may be cheapening the written word as intellectual and cultural currency.
  2. "Flappy Bird" ended, highlighting the pointlessness of human existence. Now there's "Flappy Doge," proving the same point even more brutally.
  3. Soul Mate in a Box is a safe, online-only relationship to avoid heartache. Modern Love editor discusses it.

Announcing the Data Plumbers Newsletter: Unlocking Insights in Data Analytics and AI

Data Plumbers • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Data Analytics AI Newsletters Trends
  1. Staying informed in data analytics and AI is crucial for all professionals, from beginners to experts.
  2. The Data Plumbers Newsletter offers cutting-edge insights, trend spotting, and tool reviews curated by industry experts.
  3. Subscribing to the Data Plumbers Newsletter can provide valuable information to empower data enthusiasts and professionals.

Sarah Chekfa: Viral When You Cry (On Main)

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Social media Emotions Influence Authenticity Trends
  1. Crying selfies have become a trend, representing a range of emotions from deep sadness to joy, with authenticity being a key value for Gen Z.
  2. Posting crying selfies on social media blurs lines between vulnerability, authenticity, and performative behavior, impacting how emotions are shared and perceived online.
  3. The monetization of crying selfies by brands and the viral nature of exaggerated emotional expressions on social media platforms reveal the complex interplay between genuine emotions and commercial interests.

Trend predictions & a trip down memory lane

The Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Trends Fashion Music Food Social media Design
  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.

My Interview with AusBiz TV

Deep Dive Tangents and Rationalizations • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
💰 Finance Markets Investments Economy Companies Trends
  1. Alphabet and Meta had disappointing earnings due to declining ad spends, but consumer spending trends show some resilience.
  2. Middle Eastern tensions have been factored into market estimations, while oil prices linger around $90 with no clear drivers.
  3. US-China tensions may ease in 2024, with a potential economic détente expected, impacting market dynamics.

🔮 How to predict the future

The Wisdom Project • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Communities Trends Books Networking Entrepreneurship
  1. Trend forecasters read the room, observe patterns, and ride cultural waves like surfers to predict the future.
  2. The future will be about niche networks and communities rather than mass cultural trends, each with its shared values and trends.
  3. You can save time by learning the main insights from non-fiction books in just a few minutes with summaries like Keys to Wisdom.

"Apologies to my Instagram friends who don't know the Twitter version of me"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Friendship Influencers Trends Technology
  1. Twitter is for news, politics, hot takes, and unpopular opinions while Instagram is for lifestyle content like recipes, makeup tips, and aesthetic photos.
  2. The new social media platform Threads, meant to combine Twitter and Instagram features, is causing confusion among users as they navigate different norms and audiences.
  3. The rise of friend-making apps like BumbleBFF indicates a shift towards online methods of connecting due to factors like Covid, long work hours, and increasing loneliness.

What are you doing?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Social media Trends Internet culture Youth culture Online Communities
  1. The BeReal app prompts users to post unfiltered and uncurated photos, revealing the banality of everyday life, leading the author to prefer 'fake stuff'.
  2. Key weekend reads explore topics like TikTok audio memes, the dangerous side of QAnon, and the evolution of social justice into a quasi-religion.
  3. Various internet trends are discussed, from the aesthetics of 'weird girls' to extremist alternatives to YouTube, providing a glimpse into the diverse online landscape.

Lol, dare to dream

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 15
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet culture Trends
  1. Meet the guy who helped Trump go viral - his social media assistant Justin McConney.
  2. Eternal September - a constant clash over online voices on the internet depicted as being in September forever.
  3. Digital romance and texting errors - a story of texting the wrong number leading to a unique love story coinciding with new findings on digital romance.