I’m curious as to how many of you are TikTok users. If not do you watch short form videos anywhere else such as YouTube Shorts or Reels?

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    3 months ago

    Actually, using the tiktok app in China offers a completely different experience with positive vibes and education about science research and technology. In contrast, tiktok is full of sultry practical jokes in the rest of the world.

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      3 months ago

      Yes, that’s the entire point. They promote STEM topics to their own youth and funny silly brain-numbing dances to their political opponents.

      In a number of years, China’s workforce will be scientists and engineers while the US will be full of influencers and microcelebrities who provide very little actual value.

      They’re playing the long game.