photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Instagram
E102: Elon closes Twitter deal, $META uncertainty, Zuck's historic bet, big tech decline & more
All-In Podcast
Facebook's acquisition that started to work with e-commerce, but lacked focus on product development according to the hosts.
#13 – Brett Kotlus, M.D.: How to look younger while we live longer
Peter Attia MD
A social media platform where Dr. Kotlus shares before-and-after photos of his work, particularly around the eyes, and engages with his audience.
Access Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices, Belief Testing & Imagination | Dr. Martha Beck
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform where Andrew Huberman saw an incorrect caption about a painting, and which Dr. Beck finds can be a 'rabbit hole' for overconsumption.
E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more
All-In Podcast
Social media platform, mentioned as an incumbent platform with sticky usage despite TikTok's growth, facing monetization challenges.
E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more
All-In Podcast
Acquisition by Facebook is cited as an example where an acquisition, initially not seen as problematic, allowed Facebook to extend its monopoly into mobile.
Tiny Teams: $6m ARR, 5m users with 4 employees — Sid Bendre, Oleve (Quizard AI/Unstuck AI)
Latent Space
Mentioned as another significant platform for the company's marketing efforts.
Fireside Chat #2
Stronger By Science
The platform's lack of clickable links in descriptions and comments makes it difficult for sharing scientific information.
#57–Rick Rubin: collaborating with the greatest living musicians, & his personal weight loss story
Peter Attia MD
Peter Attia posted about 'Knock Me Down' on Instagram, noting how its meaning changed for him over time.
Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia’s Real Genesis Story, The Questioning Mind, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A photo and video sharing social networking service, described by Jimmy Wales as having a 'most limited form of human engagement' when merely 'liking' a picture.
#08 – Tom Bilyeu: nutrition, fasting, meditation, mindset, immortality, and fulfillment
Peter Attia MD
A social media platform that significantly contributed to Quest Nutrition's growth, especially within the fitness community due to its visual nature.
E96: Adobe acquires Figma for $20B, TPB SPAC, FedEx CEO's recession warning, macro picture & more
All-In Podcast
Acquired by Facebook, it was seen as a photo-sharing service that expanded the social network market rather than competing directly.
John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
Lex Fridman
Discussed as a platform where many people present a curated self-concept that may not be congruent with their true identity. John Clarke criticizes those who use it for external validation rather than genuine effort.
Morgan Housel — Contrarian Money and Writing Advice, Three Simple Goals to Guide Your Life, and More
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform mentioned in the context of its competition with TikTok and its reward system, influencing content creation.
What I Really Think About Trump and Media Bias (Episode #293)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as another platform that contributed to negative reactions.
Spotting Ecommerce Trends in Shipping Data - Laura Behrens Wu
Y Combinator
A key platform for e-commerce brands to showcase visually appealing packaging and products, encouraging user-generated content and engagement.
Twitter, Elon, & Free Speech (Episode #307)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of a platform that is not the public square, contrasting with the perception of Twitter.
Dr. Jim Loehr on Mental Toughness, Energy Management, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform where Tim Ferriss shares examples of design work from 99designs.
Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform where Dr. Andy Galpin shares information on exercise science.
My Toxic Relationship With Productivity
Ali Abdaal
A social media platform the speaker used to procrastinate by scrolling through.
Emily Weiss on the Insights That Grew Glossier - With Amy Buechler at the Female Founders Conference
Y Combinator
Social media platform used by Glossier for customer interaction and feedback, and mentioned in contrast to traditional marketing.
Ryan Schiller: Librex and the Free Exchange of Ideas on College Campuses | Lex Fridman Podcast #172
Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman recounts being locked out due to a bug, highlighting difficulties in basic user support for large platforms.
Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and Load-Specific Adaptations (Episode 34)
Stronger By Science
Mentioned as a platform where many lifters post their feats of strength, and also where Greg initially received the Julius Maddox video.
How to Win in the Startup World — Mike Maples and Andy Rachleff | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform that, unlike a typical pivot, underwent a complete restart to achieve success.
How To Take Back Control Of Your Life From Alcohol, Porn & Social Media | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cited as an example of a digital distraction people turn to instead of more meaningful activities, like during bath time with a child.