photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Instagram
Full Length Episode | #174 | February 17, 2022
Cal Newport
A social media platform owned by Meta, also experiencing user engagement shifts, contributing to Meta's broader strategy changes.
Before You Use Social Media, Do This! - How To Organize & Control Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social media platform discussed as a tool for communication, particularly direct messaging (DMs), where users can arrange meetups or receive invitations, but cautioning against its default use when bored.
Elad Gil and Pejman Nozad - Startup Investor School Day 3
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a social networking company that emerged due to the rise of mobile, a trend missed by many investors.
Full Length Episode | #173 | February 14, 2022
Cal Newport
Social media platform used as an example of engaging in shallow activities (posting pictures) while a larger problem (the ship sinking) is ignored.
7 Side Hustles You Can Start This Year
Ali Abdaal
Social media platform used to connect with YouTubers for editing services.
Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom | Lex Fridman Podcast #156
Lex Fridman
Social media platform described as evolving into a marketplace, prioritizing consumption over dialogue.
BMI, Plant Based Protein, Stretching, and Mouthguards
Stronger By Science
Platform where the host shares meal prep recipes and videos in saved stories.
A Masterclass in Riding the Waves of Life — “The School for Good and Evil” Creator Soman Chainani
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform where Christopher Marley showcases his art, and where Soman Chainani maintains a presence.
The Science of Learning & Speaking Languages | Dr. Eddie Chang
Andrew Huberman
A social media platform where videos are posted and filters and captions are used, prompting a discussion on how these practices relate to communication and avatars.
MassBridge Apprenticeships Symposium May 2022
MIT Open Learning
A social media platform used for marketing campaigns targeting youth.
Understanding & Treating Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke
Andrew Huberman
A social media platform mentioned as a source of 'dopamine hits' from likes and praise.
Full Length Episode | #164 | January 13, 2022
Cal Newport
A social media platform used by teenagers, contributing to excessive phone use that can hinder academic focus.
The Truth About Y Combinator
Y Combinator
Used as an analogy to illustrate how a product, unlike a university, is expected to change and evolve significantly over time, mirroring Y Combinator's dynamic nature.
E115: The AI Search Wars: Google vs. Microsoft, Nordstream report, State of the Union
All-In Podcast
A photo and video sharing social networking service, mentioned as an example of a 'closed' app that does not allow open crawling, also as democratizing content creation.
Leah Culver of Breaker and Tom Sparks of YC Answer Your Questions About Security and Podcasting
Y Combinator
Considered more ubiquitous than Facebook in terms of user interaction, with a focus on photo sharing.
DOGE kills its first bill, Zuck vs OpenAI, Google's AI comeback
All-In Podcast
A social media platform, used as an example of high-quality consumer software that enterprise software often fails to match in user experience.
Success, Failure, & The Common Good: A Conversation with Michael Sandel (Episode: #221)
Sam Harris
Social media platform mentioned as a place where individuals can gain wealth by capturing attention.
#74 – Jason Fried: Optimizing efficiency and work-life balance
Peter Attia MD
Jason opted out due to its addictive nature and promotion of vanity, deciding to delete it during the podcast recording.
Stop Doom Scrolling & End The Social Media Distraction - Declutter Your Life Today | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social media platform examined by Cal Newport, showcasing seemingly perfect lives, vacations, and physique displays, often requiring login to view content.
E74: Market update, inverted yield curve, immigration, new SPAC rules, $FB smears TikTok and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as being banned in China.
Chris Dixon and Naval Ravikant — The Wonders of Web3 And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform criticized for paying creators 'zero' for their content, highlighting the extractive nature of Web2 platforms.
Fireside Chat #6: Research pet peeves, alternate careers, social media, and self-love
Stronger By Science
Social media platform the speaker often forgets about and uses infrequently to signal they are still alive.
How I Built The Tim Ferriss Show to 700+ Million Downloads (Featuring Chris Hutchins)
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform, mentioned as potentially useful for DMs but too 'flooded' for Tim Ferriss to use for guest outreach.
Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools | Jeff Cavaliere
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform where Jeff Cavaliere also shares content and Andrew Huberman frequently posts.