I just made a note explaining how I feel Substack can be a healthy “scroll” when it comes to using social apps. This was on my timeline and proves my point. Read this, resonated with me completely and I am better off for it.
I then went to see someone else’s note saying if you enjoyed something you should let them know. So here I am saying this was great and thank you.
Thanks for letting me know Marc! Appreciate it and happy to hear the post resonates. I think the main differences in the scroll for me are 1 not video dominated (so less hooky and additive) and 2 no ads.
Lots of truth in here, but I need to gently push back on the notion that "the internet is a tool, not a destination. It’s up to us how we use the tool."
That is exactly what the owners of these enshittified platforms *want* us to believe — that their platforms are simply neutral "tools" and that any problematic use is our fault, not theirs.
But there are thousands of designers, developers, researchers, and cognitive scientists on the other side of our screens using everything they know about neuroscience, behavioral economics and UX heuristics to make sure we are unable to look away. No tool is neutral. Every tool has been designed to accommodate and encourage certain kinds of behaviors. Social media is no different, except that in its case they are designing for behaviors that are explicitly in their interests, not ours.
Thanks for your push back! Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I actually totally agree with you when it comes to social media. In that sentence I was referring to the internet in general as a tool as in we can choose which platforms we do and don’t use (including socials).
Thank you for this. I have large followings on Linkedin under my actual professional name and last couple months got fed up with the constant chasing algorithms and need to be relevant in someone else's space. Doubling down on building capacity through my website, podcast and newsletters so this is to timely. Continue to inspire.
Happy new year! Love this, and great KPI reminder for the year, next days loaaaading planning all of it :)) Hugs, and looking forward to reconnect soon!
Was sorting out my Q1 goals this morning and tracking my KPIs properly was one of them — and you best believe I’m adding some nice ones on there now. 🩷
I love the puzzle piece approach 🧩 such a useful metaphor for times when confidence is low and it all feels a bit “much”. And YES to days spent in art galleries as a KPI 🤤
I love determining our own KPIs! “Number of runs around the forest”! LOVE THAT!
Same I need to move closer to a forest to make it happen! 🌳
“There’s no right or wrong approach as long as you’re thinking critically.” Love!!
I just made a note explaining how I feel Substack can be a healthy “scroll” when it comes to using social apps. This was on my timeline and proves my point. Read this, resonated with me completely and I am better off for it.
I then went to see someone else’s note saying if you enjoyed something you should let them know. So here I am saying this was great and thank you.
Thanks for letting me know Marc! Appreciate it and happy to hear the post resonates. I think the main differences in the scroll for me are 1 not video dominated (so less hooky and additive) and 2 no ads.
Addictive *
This resonates with me. I wrote a piece on something similar recently. Feel free to check it out:
https://thedaythesocialmediadied.substack.com/p/is-there-life-beyond-the-feed
Would love to hear your thoughts!
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So many take aways. Thank you for this Matilda
I really enjoyed this Matilda, thank you. We also seem to share a profile pic penchant for striped tees.
Lots of truth in here, but I need to gently push back on the notion that "the internet is a tool, not a destination. It’s up to us how we use the tool."
That is exactly what the owners of these enshittified platforms *want* us to believe — that their platforms are simply neutral "tools" and that any problematic use is our fault, not theirs.
But there are thousands of designers, developers, researchers, and cognitive scientists on the other side of our screens using everything they know about neuroscience, behavioral economics and UX heuristics to make sure we are unable to look away. No tool is neutral. Every tool has been designed to accommodate and encourage certain kinds of behaviors. Social media is no different, except that in its case they are designing for behaviors that are explicitly in their interests, not ours.
Thanks for your push back! Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I actually totally agree with you when it comes to social media. In that sentence I was referring to the internet in general as a tool as in we can choose which platforms we do and don’t use (including socials).
Love! I would like to be more optimistic as well.
Thank you for this. I have large followings on Linkedin under my actual professional name and last couple months got fed up with the constant chasing algorithms and need to be relevant in someone else's space. Doubling down on building capacity through my website, podcast and newsletters so this is to timely. Continue to inspire.
10,000 piece puzzle is a great reminder.
🧩 🧩
Hell yeah, here for determined optimism and approaching content as a 10k piece puzzle. Nail, meet hammer 👌
Happy new year! Love this, and great KPI reminder for the year, next days loaaaading planning all of it :)) Hugs, and looking forward to reconnect soon!
Enjoy!!! Let's chat soon <333
I really appreciate this. I'm feeling optimistic, ready to take action, on my terms. Leaning into what aligns with me and committing! Let's go! 👏🏻
Nice! Me too. Hope you have a great start to the year :)
Thank you! You too! 😁
Was sorting out my Q1 goals this morning and tracking my KPIs properly was one of them — and you best believe I’m adding some nice ones on there now. 🩷
Ahh yeah gotta be done 😎😎😎! How you feeling about q1?
I love the puzzle piece approach 🧩 such a useful metaphor for times when confidence is low and it all feels a bit “much”. And YES to days spent in art galleries as a KPI 🤤
Makes it all feel more low stakes doesn’t it :) Yes! BYO KPIs 🤝
Yes to all!