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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Humans are inherently social beings, and social media platforms capitalize on this by providing instant gratification through likes and comments.

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Ep. #2: Secrets of Social Media Success, Mental Health & Distribution Hacks - 3 OGs Reveal All

@ Nikhil Kamath

Ep. #2: Secrets of Social Media Success, Mental Health & Distribution Hacks - 3 OGs Reveal All

04/20/23

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Social media platforms are designed to exploit human psychology, particularly the need for validation and acknowledgment.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Envy fuels social media engagement, driving users to seek validation through likes and comments.

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Alex Schultz

03/24/17

@ Y Combinator

For social media platforms, connecting users with their friends quickly is essential; without this connection, users are unlikely to return due to an empty newsfeed.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Social media is engineered to be addictive, functioning like a drug that requires thoughtful use to avoid negative impacts on our lives.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

The introduction of likes and retweets on social media transformed user engagement, making validation a collective experience rather than an individual one.

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Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

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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Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

The algorithms behind social media platforms prioritize user engagement, often by amplifying negative emotions like hate and fear, which disrupts healthy conversation.

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Dalton Caldwell

08/28/24

@ Y Combinator

Social media companies are like the machines in 'The Matrix,' using users as batteries to generate content and profit.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Social media has shifted from connecting people to creating a social hierarchy, where users seek to portray an idealized version of their lives.