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Maybe Bluesky has "won"

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461 points GavinAnderegg | 3 comments | 15 Nov 24 19:56 UTC | HN request time: 2.58s | source
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jl6 ◴[15 Nov 24 20:29 UTC] No.42150608[source]▶
The true rival to X is not using social media at all. If you’re mad at your Skinner box, switching bubbles won’t improve your life.
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1. emmelaich ◴[15 Nov 24 20:59 UTC] No.42150965[source]▶
I follow a bunch of people on X who seem thoughtful but with whom I typically disagree with. That's useful for self-correction and avoiding group think. I also try very hard not to react negatively or dramatically.

I believe it's a mistake for the owner be so busy with his own platform but I don't follow him or any famous people. That helps too.

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2. astrange ◴[15 Nov 24 21:33 UTC] No.42151372[source]▶
If you want to avoid groupthink, I recommend against following "people you disagree with" and instead following people talking about completely different things. The first group isn't really exposing you to new ideas, and the most likely reason you disagree is one of you is talking their book (ie lying) rather than some heartfelt disagreement.
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3. emmelaich ◴[15 Nov 24 21:41 UTC] No.42151461[source]▶
Good point, and that's what I do, mostly. My interests are history and technical topics. But I follow scifi authors, cartoonists, some minor (relatively) politicians.