TikTok
Social media app mentioned in the context of bedtime routine and screens, cited as an example of ultraprocessed content and distraction.
Videos Mentioning TikTok

8 Steps to Reclaim Your Life
Bryan Johnson
Social media app mentioned in the context of bedtime routine and screens, cited as an example of ultraprocessed content and distraction.

Trump's Cabinet, Google's Quantum Chip, Apple's Flop, TikTok, State of VC
All-In Podcast
A social media platform discussed in the context of national security and potential divestment.

The Savings Expert: Passive Income Is A Scam! Post-Traumatic Broke Syndrome Is Controlling Millions!
The Diary Of A CEO

Google Could Change Forever
ColdFusion

How to Embrace Slow Productivity, Achieve Mastery, and Defend Your Time — Cal Newport & Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
Short-form video platform, identified as a factor leading to the divorce of long-form and short-form content due to fear of competition and emulation.

The Best Way To Launch Your Startup | Startup School
Y Combinator
A short-form video hosting service where users create and share videos.

How To Design Your Life (My Process For Achieving Goals) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social media app mentioned as an example of a distracting application that should be removed from smartphones.

DOGE vs USAID, Crypto Framework, Google's $75B AI Spend, US Sovereign Wealth Fund, GLP-1s
All-In Podcast
A social media company, whose shares Trump proposed acquiring a 50% stake in, potentially serving as an anchor for a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund.

DeepSeek Panic, US vs China, OpenAI $40B?, and Doge Delivers with Travis Kalanick and David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Named as an example of a popular international platform, also mentioned as having headquarters in Singapore.

How Does TikTok Read Your Mind? A Computer Scientist Explains | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social media platform discussed extensively for its recommendation algorithm and its potential impact on users. The video delves into the technical aspects of how its algorithm works, comparing it to other platforms like Instagram and Netflix.

Fighting Sexism & Winning: The Founder Behind The $1Billion Dollar Tech Company Bumble
The Diary Of A CEO
Social media platform mentioned as a place where women in their 30s are finding authenticity and expressing themselves after years of conforming.

Before You Use Social Media, Do This! - How To Organize & Control Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A platform described as not being a social network in the same vein as Facebook or Instagram, primarily driven by algorithm-chosen content rather than direct social connections or event planning.

Trump's First Week: Inauguration Recap, Executive Actions, TikTok, Stargate + Sacks is Back!
All-In Podcast
A short-form video hosting service, whose ban was suspended by Trump. Its valuation, market share, and potential ownership by the US government or private entities like Elon Musk or Larry Ellison are discussed.

A Masterclass in Riding the Waves of Life — “The School for Good and Evil” Creator Soman Chainani
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform where authors like Donna Tart and Hanya Yanagihara, known for infrequent releases, find significant popularity.

Inauguration Interviews: Trump's Talent, Dem Rebrand & more w/ Whip Emmer, Reps Swalwell & Khanna
All-In Podcast
Discussed extensively regarding its ban, national security risks due to Chinese ownership, and impact on small businesses and content creators.

MassBridge Apprenticeships Symposium May 2022
MIT Open Learning
A social media platform used for marketing campaigns targeting youth.

Red-pilled Billionaires, LA Fire Update, Newsom's Price Caps, TikTok Ban, Jobless MBAs
All-In Podcast
A video social media app facing a potential ban in the US unless its parent company divests, due to national security concerns about Chinese spyware and influence.

The Two Mindsets That Can KILL Your Startup
Y Combinator
Used as an example of a social network when discussing founders with overly optimistic, unbuilt product ideas.

2025 Predictions: Tech, Business, Media, Politics!
All-In Podcast
Its potential divestment was a previous prediction, and its ban is currently halted by the Trump administration.

DOGE kills its first bill, Zuck vs OpenAI, Google's AI comeback
All-In Podcast
A short-form video hosting service, used as an example of high-quality consumer software that enterprise software often fails to match in user experience.

Stop Doom Scrolling & End The Social Media Distraction - Declutter Your Life Today | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A short-form video platform characterized by its rapid content delivery, featuring a mix of games, food preparation, and unusual content, which Cal Newport finds strange as a cultural foundation.

Trump wins! How it happened and what's next
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a platform where Democratic voters are having 'mental breakdowns' and insulting the electorate.

World Leading Life Coach: 3 Steps To Figuring Out ANYTHING You Want: Marie Forleo | E184
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media app highlighted as a distraction that can take up significant time if not managed intentionally.

Aella: Sex Work, OnlyFans, Porn, Escorting, Dating, and Human Sexuality | Lex Fridman Podcast #358
Lex Fridman
A short-form video hosting service that Aella used for advertising her sex work and promoting her fetish survey, leading to a massive increase in participants.