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Sam Harris

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

The shorter the time frame for which information is relevant, the more likely it is to be pseudo-information, which is a danger of platforms like X that optimize for short-term attention.

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How the Internet Is Breaking Our Brains | Sam Harris | EP 555

@ Jordan B Peterson

How the Internet Is Breaking Our Brains | Sam Harris | EP 555

06/12/25

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Social media algorithms are designed to capture attention by maximizing engagement for shorter and shorter durations, leading to fragmented information consumption.

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When foraging for information online, people tend to leave a website when their information intake rate falls below the average for their recent experiences.

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It's crucial to be cautious about media consumption, as some content creators prioritize engagement over truth, which can mislead audiences.

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The overwhelming nature of social media can create an illusion of urgency and importance, leading users to react impulsively rather than thoughtfully.

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Platforms like YouTube are increasingly favoring short, attention-grabbing content, similar to TikTok, which can capitalize on emotional responses like rage.

Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

The smartest people have been hired to optimize your time on their websites, making it difficult to resist distractions like TikTok, which can lead to a dystopian lifestyle for some.

Bob McGrew

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@ Sequoia Capital

Proprietary data can be less valuable than the insights generated by infinitely smart agents using public data, as the latter can synthesize new information more effectively.

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The incentives to think short-term in a public company are overwhelmingly strong, leading to detrimental trade-offs for business and entrepreneurship.

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Being overly online can lead to diminishing returns; instead of consuming excessive information, focus on building and creating.