YouTube Shorts
Ethan describes YouTube Shorts as a 'dopamine trap' that he uses a blocker for, despite learning a lot from YouTube itself.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning YouTube Shorts
Google fires protestors, NPR chaos, Humane's AI Pin, Startup tax crisis, sports betting scandal
All-In Podcast
A short-form video feature on YouTube, criticized for having a bad algorithm and lower quality content compared to TikTok.
Ethan Thornton - This 22-Year-Old Built a .50 Cal Rifle Out of Home Depot Parts | SRS #286
Shawn Ryan Show
Ethan describes YouTube Shorts as a 'dopamine trap' that he uses a blocker for, despite learning a lot from YouTube itself.
Everything's Changing - Life Update
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned as a platform the speaker is experimenting with by repurposing content, but notes it doesn't suit long-form educational style.
You’re About to Compete With 100 Billion Creators
GaryVee
Highlighted as a crucial platform for content creators to post consistently, especially with the rise of AI driving search behavior.
Social Media Is Dead
GaryVee
Platform for creating and distributing short-form video content, mentioned as a place for organic social media posting.
E110: 2023 Bestie Predictions!
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a platform where young kids can consume content similar to TikTok, suggesting TikTok is not as indispensable as some believe.
Why Social Media Will Change Your Life in 2026
GaryVee
A platform for short-form video content that is important for feeding LLMs and improving product discoverability.
You Need To Be Bored. Here's Why. | Dr. Arthur Brooks
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Mentioned as an example of content that can lead to frittering away time and experiencing pathological boredom due to algorithms capturing attention.
The Internet Changed… And Most People Missed It
GaryVee
Highlighted as a platform important for feeding LLM models and relevant for marketers.