photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Instagram
Some Thoughts on Wokeness and Shame in light of events.
Eric Weinstein
Platform used for the Q&A session; the speaker directs viewers to join on Instagram.
Google fires protestors, NPR chaos, Humane's AI Pin, Startup tax crisis, sports betting scandal
All-In Podcast
A social media platform, its 'shorts' feature was criticized for serving up 'garbage' content.
The Real Trick To Long Term Motivation: Daniel Pink | E130
The Diary Of A CEO
Social media platform mentioned as a source of 'upward counterfactual thinking' where users compare their lives negatively to seemingly better lives of others, leading to mental health challenges.
Dr Rangan Chatterjee: 3 Steps To "Core" Happiness | E129
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform mentioned as a source of 'junk happiness,' distraction, and a place where challenging comments and validation seeking occur. Dr. Chatterjee takes a social media break every summer.
Ep. #185: John McPhee's Writing Process, Admin Overload, and Filter Bubbles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
A social media platform mentioned as a source of potentially emotionally salient or distracting information during work breaks, and as a homogenized interface for information consumption.
World Leading Mindset Expert: How To Reach Your Full Potential - Matthew Syed | E84
The Diary Of A CEO
Social media platform identified as a major contributor to poor mental health due to its visual nature, comparison culture, and incentivizing a fake, shallow lifestyle.
E6: Big Tech antitrust aftermath, potential effects of an M&A clampdown on Silicon Valley & more
All-In Podcast
Social media platform, acquired by Facebook, facing potential retroactive divestment due to antitrust concerns.
Knowledge Work: A Conversation with Cal Newport (Episode #363)
Sam Harris
A social media platform that is holding its ground but may not have the same centrality as before, influenced by TikTok's rise.
E170: Tech's Vibe Shift, TikTok ban debate, Vertical AI boom, Florida bans lab-grown meat & more
All-In Podcast
Social media platform, cited as a potential beneficiary if TikTok is banned, with users migrating to it.
Outlasting Noam Shazeer, Crowdsourcing Chai AI w/ 1.4m DAU — with William Beauchamp, Chai Research
Latent Space
Used as an analogy for understanding user engagement and social connection, influencing Chai's direction towards human-like interaction.
Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Insights from Jeff Bezos, Must-Read Books, & More
Tim Ferriss
Social network that Benchmark invested in, identified as a success by Matt Cohler's intuition.
Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #291
Lex Fridman
A social media platform particularly highlighted as harmful to girls' mental health, with Mark Zuckerberg's claim of its overall positive effect being strongly refuted.
Zach Yadegari: Selling Cal Ai for millions at 18-years-old
Brett Malinowski
A social media and advertising platform where Cali ran performance ads and influencer campaigns.
Full Length Episode | #181 | March 14, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Social media platform mentioned as an example of content that contributes to fragmented attention.
James Clear, Atomic Habits — Strategies for Mastering Habits
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform where James Clear is active (@JamesClear) and uses for audience building and driving newsletter sign-ups.
Cal And Jamie Explain The Internet | Atomic Bombs, Bari Weiss, And Inscrutable TikToks
Cal Newport
Social media platform mentioned in relation to shadow banning and follower counts.
Curing All Human Diseases & the Future of Health & Technology | Mark Zuckerberg & Dr. Priscilla Chan
Andrew Huberman
A social media platform under Meta, discussed in the context of mental health impacts and user experience.
Rochelle Humes: Learning To Be At Peace With Uncertainty | E118
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform where Rochelle Humes tries to maintain a tidy and nice presence, not feeling the pressure to constantly post every messy part of her day, and where she received criticism about the 'black maternity scandal' documentary.
Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)
Cal Newport
A social media platform that J.T. Ellison uses to appeal to a newer audience for her standalone domestic suspense novels, though she finds the performative aspects uncomfortable.
Calm App Founder: From $0 To $2 Billion By Making The World Meditate: Michael Acton Smith | E117
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform mentioned as a source of early morning overstimulation, contributing to mental health challenges if accessed immediately upon waking.
Last Minute Study Tips, Flashcards, Essays & Maths - Exam Revision Q&A with Cambridge students
Ali Abdaal
The platform where viewers sent in their questions for the Cambridge students.
The Utopian Alternative To Twitter?
Cal Newport
A social media platform mentioned for its ability to capture user attention and engagement, similar to Twitter.
Fearne Cotton: THIS Is How To Build Confidence & Set Yourself Free | E116
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform mentioned as a source of self-comparison and a way to quantify popularity.
Starting a Startup After Business School - Reham Fagiri and Kalam Dennis of AptDeco
Y Combinator
A key channel for App Deco's customer acquisition through advertising.