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American social networking service founded in 2006
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Videos Mentioning Twitter
How I Make $1.2 Million A Year From This Podcast | E94
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as a social platform with viral discovery, contrasting with podcast platforms.
Building AGI in Real Time (OpenAI Dev Day 2024)
Latent Space
Platform where Sam Altman saw examples of NotebookLM and its functionalities, and where his philosophy of iterative deployment was cultivated during his time there.
Ep. 195: The Social Media “Algorithm”, Deep Walks, and Cal’s Simplest Productivity Tool
Cal Newport
The platform's role as a 'digital town square,' its user base, and Elon Musk's acquisition are critically examined.
#AIS: Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets breaks down the state of the US housing market
All-In Podcast
Mentioned in Adina's rap as a less flashy venture compared to solving inequality, alluding to the acquisition of the company around that time.
Why Cal Newport Hopes Elon Musk Ruins Twitter | Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
The social media platform being discussed in relation to Elon Musk's takeover bid, its content moderation policies, and its role in political polarization.
Ep. 193: The Future of Twitter, Reading More, and Fixed-Schedule Productivity | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
The social media company targeted by Elon Musk for a takeover bid, and the subject of debate regarding free speech, content moderation, and its impact on culture.
Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #244
Lex Fridman
Social media platform mentioned where senior Taliban leaders follow Robert Crews, highlighting their use of modern media.
Cal Newport and Tim Ferriss Revisit “The 4-Hour Workweek” Plus Much More! | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform, launched officially at the same South by Southwest conference in 2007 where Tim Ferriss gave his keynote, showcasing the rapid development and spread of new tech.
Twitter Is Terrible. Here Is How We Can Fix It. | Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A social media platform central to the discussion, criticized for its retweet button, viral dynamics, and its role in fostering extreme viewpoints and mob justice, likened to a coliseum rather than a town square.
Ep. 191: Working Seasonally, Fixing Twitter, and Curing Burnout
Cal Newport
Social media platform criticized for its role in democracy and its 'coliseum' like dynamics.
Elad Gil Shares Advice from the High Growth Handbook, a Guide to Scaling Startups
Y Combinator
Mentioned as a past employer where Elad Gil practiced yoga in Lotus position during executive meetings, illustrating how being upfront about quirks can be helpful.
Cal Newport Reacts To Elon Buying Twitter | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
The central focus of the discussion, covering Elon Musk's purchase of a stake, its financial performance, potential business models (subscription vs. ads), and content moderation. It's debated whether Twitter is as central to society as its users believe.
The Secret To Loving Your Work with Bruce Daisley | E66
The Diary Of A CEO
Bruce Daisley's former employer, where he experienced stressful scenarios and observed the importance of dark humor and levity.
Ep. 190: Managing Idea Notebooks, Taming Instant Messaging, and Identifying Keystone Habits
Cal Newport
The central focus of the discussion, analyzed for its financial performance, business model (ad-supported vs. subscription), and the implications of Elon Musk's investment. Its role as a platform for reporters and politicians is debated.
Quit Social Media (Revisiting my Viral TED Talk, 8 Million Views Later) | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
A social media platform that the speaker notes has never been super mainstream and is often perceived as toxic or anxiety-producing, contributing to the fragmentation of social media.
Full Length Episode | #177 | February 28, 2022
Cal Newport
Social media platform mentioned as a past monopoly that is fragmenting.
Signal Over Noise with Noah Feldman — The War in Ukraine, The Battles for Free Speech, and More
Tim Ferriss
Social media platform where Noah Feldman can be found. Discussed in the context of Elon Musk's proposed takeover and content moderation policies.
E136: Hacking the pod, Threads launches, Fed minutes, immigration, balloon farce, heart health
All-In Podcast
Social media platform, the primary competitor to Meta's Threads, discussed for its network effects and user habits.
An Insurrection of Lies (Episode #230)
Sam Harris
The platform from which Donald Trump was banned, discussed in terms of free speech, terms of service, and its role in spreading misinformation and inciting violence.
David Ferrucci: What is Intelligence? | AI Podcast Clips
Lex Fridman
Used as an example of where political debates and discourse often rely on storytelling rather than strict logical proof.
E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more
All-In Podcast
Under Elon Musk's leadership, it is described as having 75-80% of its staff gone, but with product velocity 'on fire', suggesting a leaner, more efficient operation.
Richard Wiseman on Lessons from Dale Carnegie, Mentalism, The Psychology of the Paranormal, and More
Tim Ferriss
Richard Wiseman can be found on this social media platform at @RichardWiseman. He also mentions running the first social media psychology mass participation experiment on Twitter.
Chris Bosh - How to Reinvent Yourself, The Way and The Power, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform where Chris Bosh can be found at @chrisbosh.
#AIS: Glenn Greenwald & Matt Taibbi discuss the new political divide, moderated by David Sacks
All-In Podcast
Social media platform whose potential acquisition by Elon Musk garnered significant media reaction and discussion about platform control and censorship.