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American social networking service founded in 2006
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Twitter
Cal And Jamie Explain The Internet | Atomic Bombs, Bari Weiss, And Inscrutable TikToks
Cal Newport
The primary platform discussed, covering its trending topics, files, algorithms, and user reactions.
Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform where Dr. Huberman and Dr. Rechavi connected, known for Dr. Rechavi's humor related to scientific processes.
Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is Wrong | E82
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform described as fostering sarcasm, coldness, one-upmanship, and aggressive certainty due to its anger-fueled algorithms, which ultimately promotes unkindness and destroys meaningful connections.
Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)
Cal Newport
A social media platform that Sam Harris recently quit, sparking a discussion about the ubiquity and costs of social media use.
E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as undergoing a transition during which Walter Isaacson observed Elon Musk, and later as a company that significantly downsized, impacting its vendors.
Calm App Founder: From $0 To $2 Billion By Making The World Meditate: Michael Acton Smith | E117
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform mentioned as a source of early morning overstimulation, contributing to mental health challenges if accessed immediately upon waking.
The Utopian Alternative To Twitter?
Cal Newport
A social media platform discussed throughout the video, focusing on its acquisition by Elon Musk, its engagement mechanics, and its potential as a platform.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson on Writing, Career Reinvention, and More
Tim Ferriss
Mark Manson can be found on Twitter at I am Mark Manson.
Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?
Cal Newport
A major social media platform currently owned by Elon Musk, subject to significant media obsession and criticism, yet highly effective as an 'engagement machine' due to its massive user base, social graph, and retweet function.
How to train a Million Context LLM — with Mark Huang of Gradient.ai
Latent Space
Mark Huang uses Twitter extensively to stay updated on early AI research and discussions.
Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Fraud, Prison, and Sociopathy | Lex Fridman Podcast #288
Lex Fridman
Social media platform where Sarma and 'Shane Fox' initially connected and where he was later banned.
Andrew Kortina of Venmo and Fin on Technological Determinism and Work's Relationship to Dignity
Y Combinator
The platform where Andrew Kortina posts under the username 'Cortina'.
Brian Donohue on Operating Instapaper Through an Acquisition
Y Combinator
The social media platform recommended as the best way to contact Brian Donohue.
Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine | Lex Fridman Podcast #286
Lex Fridman
Social media platform, cited as having become 'censorship city' before Elon Musk's ownership, which Stone sees as a positive development.
#47–Matt Walker, Ph.D. on Sleep (Part 1 of 3): Dangers of poor sleep, dementia risk, mental health..
Peter Attia MD
Social media platform where Peter Attia can be found and is the best way to share questions and comments.
How To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann Hari | E114
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform whose medium carries the message that the world should be interpreted quickly, briefly, and that agreement is paramount, and whose algorithms promote anger.
Ep. 223: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email?
Cal Newport
A social media platform, humorously compared to negative real-world interactions and criticized for its addictive nature.
2023 Resolutions and New Tools, Booze and Ethanol Alternatives, The “Yearly Delete,” and Much More
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform where Tim Ferriss observed community engagement and discussions around his NFT project and where he experienced account suspensions.
Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture | Lex Fridman Podcast #285
Lex Fridman
A public platform for discourse, whose acquisition by Elon Musk is discussed in the context of free speech, misinformation, and the 'spiral of silence'.
This World Does Not Exist — Joscha Bach, Karan Malhotra, Rob Haisfield (WorldSim, WebSim, Liquid AI)
Latent Space
Used as an example in World Sim to create a simulated environment, including its launch, user interactions, and the emergence of 'flame wars'.
The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform that contributed to the 'phase change' in online discourse after introducing the 'Retweet' button, facilitating virality and performance-based interaction over genuine connection.
Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Why Creators Need to Smash Limits, and Dealmaking Strategies
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform where Todd McFarlane can be found online.
E164: Zuck’s Senate apology, Elon's comp package voided, crony capitalism, Reddit IPO, drone attack
All-In Podcast
A social network, mentioned as a source of exclusive real-time data for Grok AI. Also, a hypothetical acquisition by Disney is discussed as a potentially chaotic scenario.
Ben Fogle: Overcoming My Lifelong Battle With Self-doubt | E81
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform, on which Ben Fogle and his daughter experienced severe abuse after a suggestion about singing 'Happy Birthday' to the Queen.