Ben Guttmann

Some actual good stuff from TikTok

I’ve spent more time on TikTok than I ever thought I would. I’m not particularly proud of it – I should probably be using those precious minutes on something more fulfilling, but what are you gonna do? The algorithm is too strong. But fortunately, not all of it is wasted. There’s some good, non-brain-melting stuff on there!

October 21, 2024

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FOMO is keeping social media alive

How much would you need to be paid to delete TikTok? If you’re like the average college student, the answer is $59. To get them to deactivate their Instagram account, you’d have to pony up $47. We see value in these platforms because everybody else is on them too – but what if that wasn't the case?

March 25, 2024

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Some predictions for 2024

Happy New Year! It’s a cliche at this point to say that we’re in for an unpredictable year. But that won’t stop me from making at least a few predictions about the twelve months ahead. From elections to movies, here’s what I think might happen in 2024 – along with my confidence percentage in each guess.

January 2, 2024

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23 things I enjoyed in 2023

Personally and globally, it was a bit of a weird year in terms of media and culture. But still, there was lots to like in 2023. Here are some of my favorites.

December 18, 2023

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The Simply Put reading list

Books are the product of taking a lot of ideas from out in the world, mixing them up with a splash of your own perspective, and baking until you have something new and interesting. In anticipation of Simply Put, I'd like to share some of those "ingredients."

August 21, 2023

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