photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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Videos Mentioning Instagram
Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?
Cal Newport
A social media platform mentioned as being effective at engagement, similar to Twitter, but less so than TikTok.
Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288
Lex Fridman
Social media platform where Sarma shares updates and observes the careers of others, and where people post comments about her story.
#47–Matt Walker, Ph.D. on Sleep (Part 1 of 3): Dangers of poor sleep, dementia risk, mental health..
Peter Attia MD
Social media platform where Peter Attia can be found.
Ep. 223: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email?
Cal Newport
A social media platform, humorously compared to preening in front of mirrors at a store.
How To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann Hari | E114
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform whose medium suggests that looking good and receiving likes for appearance are what truly matter in life.
Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239
Lex Fridman
Mentioned in the context of social networks and their business models' tension with the public good.
The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform, access to which during early puberty is linked to negative mental health outcomes for Gen Z, particularly girls.
Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Why Creators Need to Smash Limits, and Dealmaking Strategies
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform where Todd McFarlane can be found online.
Ben Fogle: Overcoming My Lifelong Battle With Self-doubt | E81
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform criticized for fostering jealousy and presenting an 'edited world' leading to negative self-comparison, however, also acknowledged for its utility.
Why I Left Twitter: A Conversation with Cal Newport (Episode #304)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a platform where Meta is attempting to incorporate algorithmic curation, potentially weakening its social graph advantage.
Molly Mae: How She Became Creative Director Of PLT At 22 | 110
The Diary Of A CEO
Molly-Mae's primary platform for influencing, where she has over 6 million followers and gains 25,000 new followers daily. She discusses the challenges of authenticity on the platform compared to YouTube.
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck: Mark Manson | E111
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform mentioned as a source of societal comparison that can dictate values and contribute to dissatisfaction, particularly with relationships and material possessions.
Ep. 221: Can Parents Do Deep Work?
Cal Newport
Social media platform mentioned as an alternative for users seeking more visually appealing content.
Russell Howard: How To Laugh Through Fear, Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome | E109
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform that Russell Howard uses minimally, primarily for posting clips of his finished stand-up or TV shows, without direct engagement.
Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform where Andrew Huberman shares science-related content.
Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure | E77
The Diary Of A CEO
Social media platform where Elizabeth Day received criticism for a post, leading her to discuss managing online negativity and curating feeds.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A social network mentioned as an example of a platform where people seek fame and extrinsic validation.
Ep. 219: The Deep Reset And Intentionally Reconfiguring Your Life
Cal Newport
Social media platform discussed for mirroring TikTok's algorithmic feed model, a strategy Cal Newport argues is detrimental.
Patrice Evra: Learning How To Cry Saved My Life!
The Diary Of A CEO
Social media platform Evra uses, where he receives comments and reflects on how platforms handle racist comments compared to COVID-19 misinformation.
Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform where Dr. Peter Attia is active, sharing content related to longevity and exercise.
Ep. 215: Interview With Ryan Holiday | Discipline Is Destiny
Cal Newport
Social media platform mentioned as a place where Ryan Holiday has a large following.
Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social network platform mentioned as a source of feedback that is highly salient but not representative, potentially warping thought and causing stress.
A Brief History Of How Giant Internet Companies Print Coin | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Followed Facebook's network model for image-based content curation.
The Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo Gawdat | E101
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform where AI learns from user swipes and interactions, influencing their view of the world.