LynAlden on nostr

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@LynAlden 1716302884

I really dislike social media algorithms and incentives. Negative stuff is what sells.

There are so many times where I sit down with a good host and have a thoughtful discussion about macro finance, and then the Youtube title and thumbmail that their producer makes is some version of me smiling next to a terrible headline and often something on fire or blowing up.

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one scroll after reading your post, i saw this. https://m.primal.net/IJUu.png

And then there are the AI clip channels. 💥 👀 https://image.nostr.build/92ad49c4d85d9fdb9af5edff6e59afb59e545aa0869b062cc2c891dc6558a3ed.jpg

just don't give them the gaping mouth! seriously though, the incentives are misaligned

Derek Ross · 104w

We need to take back news and social from scare tactics and fear mongering.

corndalorian · 104w

The sad reality that algorithms on major social platforms serve the advertisers and other corporate interests rather than the end user. If nostr wants to differentiate itself even further as a place of freedom of expression, then any algorithms created ought to serve the user’s needs and be easily...

Vitor Pamplona · 104w

To be fair, these thumbnails make me want to watch it, unlike Netflix's thumbnails that make me want to keep looking for something more exciting to watch.

I actively avoid any video with clickbaity thumbnails such as these, I absolutely dispise it. Also those where the host has a open mouth like they're surprised or something.

Douchebags gonna douchebag. I love your books.

I noticed the same thing and it sucks that influencers are so desperate and deceptive!

They should starting using a Lynn Alden frowning face instead 😆

John Smith · 104w

what i find most anoying is how hard is to find videos of interviews in the sea of click bait tittles of cuts from actual interviews

There's a cool extension for YouTube that will automatically change the thumbnails to a frame from a random timestamp of the video. I'd also imagine pretty soon AI will make a lot of the clickbait stuff less effective since summarization of content appears to be something this current iteration of...

Paladin · 104w

It's an awful misrepresentation of your ideas

just one more thing · 104w

when I see fiscal train wreck with a pile of exploding dollars and Lyns fact next to it , it's a guarantee click 💣💥

UNCLE ROCKSTAR · 104w

in b4 silhouette Lyn https://m.primal.net/IJZz.png

Already noticed this as well. I try to not follow up on these. Partially these titles are completely out of context.

Eventually they will find the signal. Your appearance on freedom footprint was great!

Holy crap you’re right. That’s really creepy. You should demand to see the marketing copy before you do the show. https://image.nostr.build/577f848d9883d9d9070df7c66daece6491b30a75df92834439899d186c9d5c77.jpg https://image.nostr.build/e5efa77a08a5d560ef34dd62cf6e1150cb0579d4fab783aedef39d03fd...

Melkovka · 104w

Yah, like titling a book, broken money

NostrInvestor · 104w

I heard a human is 10x times more likely to click a negative article headline than a positive one. This applies to all mainstream media, not only social media. You could also extend it to the complete society of people trying to round their agenda by selling it and introducing fear.

kongreif · 104w

Algorithms are literally changing how people make music (no / shorter intros because otherwise the song gets skipped, shorter tracks so you can make more money on plays in the same time frame, ...)

njelsalvador · 104w

Be the change in the world. Don’t create shitty click bait sensational headlines because it triggers people for views. Create quality positive value driven content because we want to see more of it.

Abstract Equilibrium · 104w

Don't stop smiling though 😁

Baydreamer · 104w

Listening to your interview with Dan F. They won’t shock sell with this tactic. Lol.

Common Sense · 103w

Just wait for the AI image prompt: “shocked Lyn Alden face from Home Alone” for the future thumbnails. luckily, your words speak louder than clickbait

That's funny. Normally I would avoid this but I am always down for even a few minutes of Lyn Alden brilliance to expand my understanding of the financial system and why Bitcoin.

BitcoinMike · 103w

I totally understand, I did my first interview and it says something about S & P being doomed and it made my head look like a potato. At least you’re presentable in the thumbnail lol

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cryptoshi2k21.bitcoin · 103w

That's unfortunate Lyn that this is how the shows get promoted to listeners. #BTC #Zap⚡#Nostr #FreeJulianAssange 🔥🚀