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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks — Powerful Books, Mystics, and More

Tim Ferriss

A social media platform where protests can lead to 'cancel culture' and the suppression of views.

E36: New FTC Chair, breaking up big tech, government silent spying, Jon Stewart, wildfires & more

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a platform that could be spun out in a Big Tech breakup scenario.

The Random Show — Zen, Investing, Mike Tyson, Artificial Intelligence, and the World's Best Beers

Tim Ferriss

A social media app that Kevin Rose deleted from his phone, noting a reduction in anxiety and distractions.

E33: Apple’s hypocrisy, America fails math, crypto’s regulatory correction, Clubhouse, UFOs & more

All-In Podcast

Social media platform mentioned as an example of a company that 'sold too soon,' implying that early acquisition might prevent exponential growth similar to Snapchat or YouTube.

Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More | Esther Perel | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

A social media platform where Esther Perel connects with her audience.

LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in Melbourne, AU

Andrew Huberman

Mentioned as a specific app that individuals struggle with when trying to limit mindless scrolling.

Elon gets paid, Apple's AI pop, OpenAI revenue rip, Macro debate & Inside Trump Fundraiser

All-In Podcast

Platform where Tim's videos gained popularity, contributing to his follower growth.

Vidit Aatrey on Building Meesho, India's Top Reselling Platform, with Adora Cheung

Y Combinator

A social media platform integrated with Meesho's ecosystem, allowing resellers to create and manage their online stores.

Coach George Raveling Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Social media platform where George Raveling maintains a presence.

Ron Conway at Startup School 2013

Y Combinator

Mentioned as a social application that, along with Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat, demonstrates the trend of apps changing communication behavior. SV Angel did not invest in Instagram.

Reid Hoffman and Brian Chesky | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A photo and video sharing social network whose founder is featured in a new season of Masters of Scale.

Aisha Tyler Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Social media platform where Aisha Tyler is active.

Brandon Stanton Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Social media platform where Humans of New York can be found.

Ben Silbermann at Startup School 2012

Y Combinator

Mentioned as a successful startup with rapid growth, contrasted with Pinterest's slower initial traction.

Fighting Sexism & Winning: The Founder Behind The $1Billion Dollar Tech Company Bumble

The Diary Of A CEO

Social media platform mentioned as a common app, and also noted for its big sale, representing a new era in tech.

How To Build A Website in 2026

Ali Abdaal

Mentioned as a social media platform for sharing blog posts, particularly effective for reaching friends and family.

Simon Sinek: You're Being Lied To About AI's Real Purpose! We're Teaching Our Kids To Not Be Human!

The Diary Of A CEO

Did OpenAI Just Kill Social Media? | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

How to Embrace Slow Productivity, Achieve Mastery, and Defend Your Time — Cal Newport & Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss

Social media platform, mentioned as an example of an algorithmically-driven platform where content can go viral, unlike podcasts.

How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross

Andrew Huberman

Social media platform, mentioned by Huberman for its short reels and specific algorithms that cater to funny videos, used strategically for unwinding.

Trump's Cabinet, Google's Quantum Chip, Apple's Flop, TikTok, State of VC

All-In Podcast

Acquired by Facebook, highlighting the importance of acquiring companies with 'taste'.

Aella: Sex Work, OnlyFans, Porn, Escorting, Dating, and Human Sexuality | Lex Fridman Podcast #358

Lex Fridman

A social media platform used by Aella for advertising her sex work and connecting with her audience.

Why Investors Can’t Fix Your Company – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

Y Combinator

Used as an example to contrast the zero-to-one founding phase with post-acquisition scaling.

Interview with Jeff Nippard: On genetic limits, FFMI, training, and nutrition (Episode 41)

Stronger By Science

Social media platform where Jeff Nippard is active, in addition to YouTube.