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How to Use Twitter's Community Notes

Myth Pilot • 452 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Twitter
  1. Twitter's Community Notes is a powerful open-source moderation system for Twitter users.
  2. Community Notes are small blocks of text that appear beneath tweets, offering additional context and clarification.
  3. Participating in the Community Notes system can help hold major public figures and media organizations accountable for their statements.

Electrons, Alternate Universes, and the Ontological Commitments of Physics: A Handy Guide to Hossenfelder vs. Goff

Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis • 319 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Twitter
  1. Philosopher Philip Goff and physicist Sabine Hossenfelder concluded their Twitter debate on electrons and alternate universes.
  2. The discussion highlights the intersection of philosophy and physics in understanding ontological commitments.
  3. The resolution between Goff and Hossenfelder signifies an end to the Great Electron Twitter War of 2023.

The void

Close-reading the reruns with Phoebe Maltz Bovy • 235 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Twitter
  1. The post discusses a tweet involving a white woman and a shirt slogan in a Pilates class - there's a void at the core of the story.
  2. The narrative explores how social media posts can project feelings onto situations and individuals.
  3. The author questions the meaning behind a shirt slogan stating "Literally nothing I do is for men" and the implications it carries.

Americans Don’t Mind Hearing And Learning About Racism — They Just Don’t Like The Weird And Religiously Tinged Way Educated Liberals Talk About It

Singal-Minded • 1168 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🎭️ Culture Twitter
  1. Americans are open to learning about racism, but dislike the way educated liberals discuss it.
  2. Authors facing censorship challenges can spark public outcry and bring attention to important issues.
  3. Culture wars and book banning in schools raise questions about offensive content and editorial processes.
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Twitter, Elon and the Indigo Blob

Silver Bulletin • 510 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Twitter
  1. The line between expertise and politics in American media has blurred during the Trump Era.
  2. The Indigo Blob encompasses various institutions and leans left due to its size and demographics.
  3. Twitter has been a key platform for the Indigo Blob, reflecting left-leaning views and contributing to a skewed perception of political preferences.

TWITTER FILES: WHO Censored Itself on Vaccines to Help Twitter Censor Tucker Carlson

The DisInformation Chronicle • 525 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Twitter
  1. The media can be influenced by money and elites to shape narratives and protect those in power.
  2. Journalistic failures and biases have been exposed in coverage of figures like Trump and Tucker Carlson.
  3. Twitter was involved in attempting to control vaccine information and limit damage to the World Health Organization by discussing how to mitigate the impact of Tucker Carlson's reporting without direct censorship.

Israel-Palestine, Community Notes, Oil

The Save Journalism Committee • 309 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Twitter
  1. The importance of moral clarity depending on informational clarity in relation to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  2. The need for accurate and thorough reporting to combat misinformation and biases in journalism.
  3. The discussion on oil reserves and the importance of understanding metrics to avoid unnecessary alarm or misinformation.

Twitter Makes Journalism And Academia Look Terrible

Dilan’s Newsletter • 58 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
📰 News Twitter
  1. Twitter can lead to journalists spreading inaccurate information when rushing to provide quick hot takes.
  2. Journalists and academics engaging in Twitter fights with insults and profanity can harm their professional reputation.
  3. Academics on Twitter may misrepresent their expertise, leading to a loss of trust in academic institutions.

Robert Califf the FDA commissioner is making inappropriate and irresponsible claims about vaccines and boosters on twitter

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 176 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Twitter
  1. FDA commissioner Robert Califf is making inappropriate claims about vaccines and boosters on Twitter.
  2. Califf's claims are not supported by randomized trials, which go against FDA standards.
  3. Califf is spreading misinformation and using low quality evidence, acting more like a Pfizer spokesperson than a respected academic and scholar.

[CEI] Chrome Extension Ideas #124

Chrome Extension Ideas • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Twitter
  1. A Chrome extension idea for making shopping easier with virtual cards and one-click purchase appeals to online shoppers looking for convenience and budget-friendly options.
  2. Marketing strategies for the Chrome extension include collaborating with popular YouTubers and engaging with online communities to promote the tool and receive feedback.
  3. Monetization options for the extension involve partnering with major online stores, affiliate marketing, sponsorship from cashback companies, and offering additional paid features for a monthly fee.

A Quick Substack Notes Update: How I will use Notes going forward.

OSINT & Analysis by Oliver Alexander • 222 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Twitter
  1. Substack Notes will be used for OSINT work that doesn't need a full article.
  2. For some writers, Substack Notes may not add much value, but for OSINT community members like Oliver, it's very beneficial.
  3. Twitter's recent decisions have pushed Oliver to utilize Substack Notes for sharing content he would have previously posted on Twitter.

Threads Isn't Toxic Enough

The Ruffian • 147 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Twitter
  1. Threads presents itself as a nice alternative to toxic Twitter, but nice agreement can be just as frustrating.
  2. Threads aims to avoid political conflict, but this may make it uninteresting like Clubhouse.
  3. Twitter, despite its flaws, still offers value with certain features and content, like the For You feed.

Systems Design: How to Design Twitter

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 21 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Twitter
  1. The post talks about designing Twitter and the importance of learning from good examples in any field.
  2. The author acknowledges a scheduling mistake with the post and provides a link for those who missed it.
  3. The text also mentions being more careful in the future to avoid similar mistakes.

Anatomy of an online outrage mob

Conspirador Norteño • 72 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Twitter
  1. Right-wing social media influencers can cause online outrage mobs by tagging institutions on Twitter.
  2. 72 school district, university, and hospital accounts experienced a significant spike in mentions after being tagged by an influencer.
  3. The barrage of tweets following these tags often include threats of real-world violence, violating Twitter's terms of service.

On Julian Assange

John’s Substack • 8 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Twitter
  1. Prominent individuals, including David Sacks and Elon Musk, are tweeting videos in support of Julian Assange's upcoming extradition hearing in London
  2. The 'Assange Defense' organization is live streaming these supportive videos on their YouTube channel, starting on 19th February 2024 at 8:30 am GMT
  3. John J. Mearsheimer has provided a video for the 'Assange Defense', joining others who have also contributed to this cause