open.substack.com/pub/robertli... Really enjoyed talking w/ @codenprose.bsky.social + @createchtivity.bsky.social ab Antimemetics!🥳 Specifically, I loved Dan talking ab how many of social media's big accounts are largely just big organized cabals who have already all coordinated offline! So true!!

Just launched! techtwitter.com

6. My ideal social media experience is if I had a simple BUILT-IN way to filter posts to be only from users w/ only < X followers or 0-1 likes/replies. Idc ab seeing big accounts. I want a "fat middle" on social networks, something to fight power law effects for a more evenly distributed ecosystem.

Loved doing this w/ @codenprose.bsky.social!🥳 Notes: 0. Omg, I ramble A LOT. I apologize! Pls listen to this on 2x.😅 1. Paraphrasing @jay.bsky.team: "Today's [Substack] could be tmr's adversary." Curation's the next big thing. Whoever who builds SS on top of @atproto.com will become a millionaire!

Most publications either paywall premium content or chase clicks with shallow takes. We're launching something different at Indie Thinkers: a community-funded model where 100% of subscription revenue is used to pay writers directly for their work.

v1 of indie thinkers complete ✅

How do I see more tech-focused content around here and less political noise?

What will Substack do with $100M?

Someone tipped me off about a sketchy corner of the internet selling dodgy Windows keys via Reddit and Google. So what did I do? I bought one. Then I mapped how these sites get their traffic. So did the Windows key work or not? Read on: larslofgren.com/windows-key-...

Do not give your data to entities that are not incentivised to use it in your best interests. www.thecybersolicitor.com/p/what-data-...

When we save time, we create a vacuum. The challenge is deciding what to fill it with. Leverage only matters if you have clarity. The productivity promise of AI isn't just about efficiency—it's about creating space for what matters. But first, you need to know what matters most.

Substack's biggest threat isn't subscription fatigue. It's the winner-take-all dynamic. Sharing my thoughts below. www.hunter.vc/p/paid-newsl...

Every built a $3M business by ignoring the startup playbook. They've created a self-sustaining loop where essays build trust, trust drives product adoption, and products fuel more subscribers. www.hunter.vc/p/the-every-...

Best thing I’ve written in a long time. Will hit the interwebs tomorrow.

Google’s NotebookLM is amazing but the UI/UX feels clunky, especially navigation. Is anyone using something comparable or better?

Excited to finally launch this. Hunter Labs will be my digital playground. As a software engineer and angel investor, I'll share weekly insights from builders and investors. No fluff. No jargon. No recycled opinions. www.hunter.vc/p/welcome-to...

Perplexity is launching a Browser. (checks notes) Yes, sign me up please.

Indie Thinkers just launched on Uneed! www.uneed.best/tool/indie-t...

People love AI Software BECAUSE it's non-deterministic, not in spite of it. Fuzziness is a Feature. A lot of these tools feel like slot machines that cost pennies to play and offer an outsized award.

data moats design moats distribution moats

Building in public isn’t dead. People are blown away by Perplexity Deep Research. What’s funny is the “cool” part of it is that it’s simply thinking out loud. It’s showing its work. This is a reminder to show what’s going on behind the scenes. Bring everyone along for the ride.

Rough drafts can be just as or even more beautiful than their final equivalents.

A job ad for Y Combinator startup Firecrawl seeks to hire an AI agent for $15K a year

bittersweet news: today is my last day at Bluesky. 💙 i’m very thankful to the team for letting me learn many new things on the job (including React Native). i’m wishing them luck in the improbable — but inevitable — task of making decentralized social media usable and competitive.

December was the highest traffic month for Indie Thinkers thus far, and I've only spent $20 on marketing for an experiment. Excited to invest more in the community in 2025 and help more writers grow organically.

Inspired by @andrei.blue Finally got dark mode setup.

Love it.

Merry Christmas!

I desperately want my discover tab to be more relevant to my interests.

December 19th, 2024 1. Never stop asking "why?" 2. The 2024 state of social media 3. Truth Terminal AI www.indiethinkers.com/p/never-stop...

You can now sign up for an account on IndieThinkers.com using your Bluesky handle. Your entire profile and following comes with you. Shout out to @mubashariqbal.com for the idea.

no traffic like organic traffic

Set a new ATH for visits in a day 🙌🏽

starting to rank on the google 😄 #buildinpublic #seo

a few tweaks on mobile 🦋 #sideprojects #buildinpublic

December 17th, 2024 - How to Be More Agentic - Collect memories, not milestones - The Internet Is Unusable www.indiethinkers.com/archive/dece...

Did you know you can now sign up to @indiethinkers.com with your bluesky account? Decentralized social media will be a great fuel source for all indie creators. Are you a writer on Bluesky aiming to grow your audience? Check out www.indiethinkers.com

You can now sign up for an account on IndieThinkers.com using your Bluesky handle. Your entire profile and following comes with you. Shout out to @mubashariqbal.com for the idea.

Need a break? Take a Think Week? insights.indiethinkers.com/p/think-week...

New Today: - How to Monetize Your Mind - When Convenience Kills - The Case for Nonlinear Goal Setting - Great Campaigns Start With Great Copy - The State of Design, In Four Parts - What the humans like is responsiveness www.indiethinkers.com/archive/dece...

Was reading through the Bluesky OAuth example @bnewbold.net put together in Python / Flask and curious if anyone has tried a similar flow in Django? github.com/bluesky-soci...

Bluesky has passed Substack traffic on Indie Thinkers.

"Nature rarely moves in straight lines, and neither does our personal and professional development." — Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Let's do it. #buildinpublic

Bluesky has passed Substack traffic on Indie Thinkers.

🚀 I’ve launched the BlueSky Build in Public Pack! 🌟 If you’re building in public and want to be featured: 1️⃣ Share a link to one of your build-in-public posts in the comments. 2️⃣ Repost this to help others join in! 📦 Let’s inspire and connect builders together! #buildinpublic go.bsky.app/UqUvrjw

We wanted flying cars, instead we got 140 characters. — Tomas Pueyo