Best of Social Media — July 2024

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·2y

    AI Studio

    AI Studio allows users to create custom AI characters for Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp in the US. Content creators can build AIs to engage their audience by mimicking their tone and expressions. The platform provides a step-by-step guide, offering full customization and control over the AI's behavior. It also supports the latest Generative AI capabilities, making it easy for anyone to craft conversational AIs based on personal interests.

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    Avatar of tcTechCrunch·2y

    Watch: Doomscrolling is bad for your brain, study finds

    A recent study published in the Journal of Computers in Human Behavior Reports links doomscrolling to increased existential anxiety, despair, distrust, and suspicion of others. This study adds to the broader debate on the impact of smartphones and social media on mental health, highlighting the potential risks while acknowledging ongoing disputes among scientists about these risks.

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    Avatar of christianheilmannChristian Heilmann·2y

    Interaction bait is killing social media

    Interaction bait is detracting from the authentic experience of social media. These are posts meant solely to solicit comments, likes, or shares rather than foster genuine interaction. The author criticizes such content for being manipulative and urges users to avoid engaging with it. Instead, content creators should focus on generating valuable and interesting posts that truly benefit their audience.

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    Avatar of roadmaproadmap.sh·2y

    We just hit 300 squad members!

    Roadmap.sh has welcomed its 300th member in the community, now dubbed the Spartan squad. Newcomers can connect and stay updated via their socials, including YouTube, LinkedIn, and Discord. Weekly live podcasts are broadcast every Thursday at 3pm BST.

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    Avatar of thedevcraftThe Dev Craft·2y

    How do you recharge?

    The author feels that activities like watching YouTube and playing video games actually make them more tired rather than helping them recharge after a long day. They are seeking suggestions for better ways to relax and rejuvenate.

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    Avatar of substackSubstack·2y

    Teenagers Incur Unpayable Emotional Debt by Living at the Speed of Light

    This post explores the intense nostalgia many feel for their teenage years, suggesting that modern teenagers miss out on profound experiences due to the rapid pace of technology and constant connectivity. It laments how new generations grow up in a world of fleeting digital interactions, losing out on the simplicity and depth of past eras.

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