TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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Videos Mentioning TikTok
19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal
Chris Williamson
A social media platform created by ByteDance, whose parent company is also developing advanced AI video generation tools.
#1 Sales Tactic (to Make a TON of Money!)
Jay Shetty Podcast
A social media platform mentioned in the context of Markel Washington's story, where he gained millions of views and followers.
Travis Kalanick Joins, xAI Rebuild, Spotify CEO Joins, Apple Faces Slop Allegations
TBPN
A short-form video hosting service, mentioned in the context of Spotify playlist generation based on trending content.
Quitting Social Media: How To Declutter Life & Discover Your True Self Again | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
An example of a platform using the algorithmic model for content distribution.
A Pocket Notebook To Replace Your Phone - Be More Productive & Change Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social media platform discussed for its addictive qualities and a reported drop in users aged 18-24.
E113: DOJ tries to break up Google, vaccine questions, Ukraine escalation & more
All-In Podcast
Listed as a company making moves in the advertising industry, indicating a dynamic market.
E110: 2023 Bestie Predictions!
All-In Podcast
Predicted to divest under duress and go public, as there will be unanimous support in US political debates to get it out of the country. Its lack of sticky network effects and content overlap with YouTube is discussed.
Jack Maynard: The Untold Story: How Being Thrown Out The Jungle Changed My Life Forever | E71
The Diary Of A CEO
An app Jack Maynard found useful for distraction and mood improvement during times of anxiety.
Ep. 187: Quitting Social Media, Scaling Deep Work, and Discussing Privilege | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Social media platform known for its algorithmically optimized infinite scroll and short video format.
Why Social Media Will Change Your Life in 2026
GaryVee
A social media platform used for marketing campaigns, including Vayner's V8 Juice campaign targeting teenage girls.
The Brothers Who Live One Life — The Incredible Adventures of David and Daniil Liberman
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform mentioned as a competitor that was incorrectly blamed for Snapchat's user decline, according to the Liberman brothers' analysis.
Reduce Your Screentime (5 Simple Steps) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
An app discussed as potentially being renamed 'give up' in Cal Newport's scheme, and later as a social platform to find functional substitutes for.
How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions | Dr. Jonathan Haidt
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform known for its short, addictive videos that contribute to significant screen time among young people.
Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #269
Lex Fridman
A social media platform used as an analogy for how ideas spread and for the different forms of 'life' or humor that might exist across the universe.
Peter Wang: Python and the Source Code of Humans, Computers, and Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #250
Lex Fridman
A short-form video hosting service. Peter Wang cites it as an example of technology that accelerates human experience and attention, potentially leading to a loss of embodied connection.
Kevin Systrom: Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #243
Lex Fridman
A video-sharing social network, described as a successor that further disrupted the social media landscape by focusing on algorithmically driven content discovery.
YC SUS: Eric Migicovsky & Dalton Caldwell discuss pivoting & pitching
Y Combinator
Referenced in the context of social apps, highlighting the difficulty in differentiating in a crowded market that includes platforms like TikTok.
Synthetic Media: Virtual Influencers & Live Animation: Figments (S19) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020
Y Combinator
A social platform mentioned as a current example of where Figments' stories can appeal.
How Matt Mahan Thinks He Can Save California
All-In Podcast
A social media platform mentioned as an example of how technology can create new job roles and earning opportunities.
How To Keep Your Users | Startup School
Y Combinator
A social media platform mentioned as an example of an entertainment app where daily usage is intended, suggesting daily cohort measurement.
Stop Wasting Money on Ads (Do This First)
GaryVee
Mentioned as a platform for posting content organically first and as a key platform in the 'interest media' shift.
You Need To Be Bored. Here's Why. | Dr. Arthur Brooks
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Mentioned as a source of cultural references that do not provide meaning and indicate one is not engaging with the 'right' side of the brain for deeper understanding.
Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Major Lawsuits
All-In Podcast
A social media app with age restrictions, creating social pressure for high schoolers.
Duality in Dance: Srimpi Kawung's Human Nature | Mila Rosinta Totoatmojo | TEDxUGM
TEDx Talks
Mentioned as a platform used by the audience, and a tool for disseminating art and culture.