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Robin Sloan

11/30/17

@ Y Combinator

I still love Twitter, even though it's complicated. I started using it around 2009/2010, and it was a time of pure fun and casual interaction.

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Microbes, Robots, and Ambition - Robin Sloan on His Novel Sourdough

@ Y Combinator

Microbes, Robots, and Ambition - Robin Sloan on His Novel Sourdough

11/30/17

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Robin Sloan

11/30/17

@ Y Combinator

To counter the permanence of Twitter, I delete my tweets regularly, which feels refreshing and helps maintain a casual atmosphere.

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Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

Despite the chaos and negativity on Twitter, many users, including myself, find it difficult to detach from the platform due to the perceived necessity of staying informed and engaged.

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Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

Even when engaging with Twitter was beneficial, it often disrupted my daily life and productivity, highlighting the detrimental effects of constant information consumption.

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Shreyas Doshi

08/25/22

@ Lenny's Podcast

At Twitter, I observed the stickiness that comes from combining network effects with core product differentiation, which has enabled Twitter's staying power.

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Shah Rukh Khan

05/11/17

@ TED

The internet changed everything, and I started tweeting, thinking people would admire my life as a miracle.

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Sam Harris

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

Social media, particularly Twitter, fragments my life and disrupts my ability to engage deeply with information, much like a parasite that undermines my exploratory instincts.

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Robin Sloan

11/30/17

@ Y Combinator

I think of Twitter as an ongoing conversation in a cafe, where bold claims are made and then fade away, rather than a permanent record like a congressional hearing.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Social media is a black hole for time, and it's addictive, making it challenging to maintain a healthy relationship with it.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

I aimed to improve our presence on Twitter, as many users were discussing issues there, and we needed to engage with them directly.