The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
The speaker discusses the idea that people put on a "costume" to go to work in content creation and how there is a discrepancy between their Twitter personas and their professional ones.
Brad Turnwald's studies analyzed the nutritional content of the top grossing movies and the most influential people on Instagram and showed that up to 90% of influencers would fail the legal standards for advertising in the UK. Researchers like Ana Lemke also discuss the impact of social media and influencer culture on shaping beliefs and behaviors related to nutrition and substance abuse.
Learn tips on how to take better photos for social media without looking like a lonely person who has to take all their own photos.
The host encourages listeners to tag him in their TikTok videos for a chance to be featured, and shares his love for wearing socks and sandals while eating hot, bagged sandwiches like White Castle.
The speaker promotes his podcast on various social media platforms and asks listeners to rate it with five stars.
People on social media often share false posts about missing people that can be emotionally devastating for their families, as random strangers share it and add sentimental messages that seem like they are saying goodbye.
The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding offensive tweets and how people take sides on the issue.
A deputy's social media presence is scrutinized after he is questioned by a lawyer representing the family of a man who died in his custody.
The power of social media lies in its ability to connect people who stand up for what they believe is right, even when they are different. For this reason, new ideas and cultural shifts can emerge, leaving behind old ways and beliefs.
In this episode, the host shares a personal story about seeking revenge on someone who annoyed her on social media, and how it reminded her of a soap opera quote.
The emotional reactions on social media are not what's bothersome, but rather how to engage and educate those who react impulsively without thoughtful consideration.
A new law in Utah will require parents to approve their child's use of social media, account by account. The law also allows parents to access their child's direct messages and other network activity, and requires social media companies to block minors' access to their accounts overnight unless a parent makes a change to the settings.
The speaker mentions encountering difficulties while creating and maintaining a TikTok account, including making backup accounts to stalk people and dealing with bans on their main account.
The speaker reflects on the importance of social media for expanding one's views and thoughts beyond their immediate surroundings, as well as its power to share content with a wider audience.
Revisit the early days of social media through the people who lived it via Let's Start a Coup podcast.
The speaker shares their experience of creating a private social network in middle school, which unexpectedly became popular among their classmates.
Gary Vaynerchuk discusses how older executives are intimidated by social media and afraid of making mistakes, while acknowledging that the younger generation understands it very well.
Tips for increasing a Twitter following include promoting your content within your tweets and analyzing the ratio of likes to impressions to determine if a post has viral potential.
In this episode, the speaker discusses the possible future of social media and whether or not it should be relied upon as a means of communication. They suggest that an open sourced approach to deciding what is appropriate content and what technology protocols are available for everyone to use may be the answer.
Social media platforms are built on creating conflict and misinformation. As a consequence, radicalization and misinformation spread faster than trusted information. Decentralized vetting could be a solution to enable going down a rabbit hole without enabling radicalization and misinformation.
The act of giving out your social media may be equivalent to giving your phone number and it has become a common way for people to meet and date online. Business owners can use social media as a tool to promote themselves, their brand, and their business by putting social media information on their business cards.
The speaker observes common themes in social media profile photos, including women posing in bikinis with pizza or dogs and men posing with children to suggest financial stability.
The speaker talks about the lack of reviews on social media platforms and how it reflects on people's character. Additionally, they mention that Audible books are currently for sale at a discounted price of six dollars.
The creators express the difficulty in striking a balance between discussing negative and positive aspects of their life and content on social media, as it often appears that the bad is heightened on social media while positive aspects are glorified.
Many people blame social media for corrupting the dream of what the internet could do for the world, and computer scientist Jaron Lanier argues that it poses a real threat to a pluralistic society, with some fearing that it shapes our politics, societies, and even sense of reality.
Social comparison on social media can lead to upward social comparison, reduce self-esteem and make one feel like they're never good enough. Realizing that social comparison is a normal behavioral strategy and recognizing when it becomes toxic can help avoid the negative effects on self-esteem.
In this segment, the speaker talks about his concern over a potential run on Twitter data similar to what happened with FTX. Additionally, he discusses a person's obsession with Nathan Fielder and their desire to be part of the Hollywood cool crowd.
Kelsey Turner, like many others, believed that social media could help her achieve the high-status and glamorous lifestyle she aspired to. In the age of virtual fame, the number of followers you have can determine your level of success.
The speaker highlights their role in bringing social media interactions to the air during broadcasts and shares an anecdote about a commercial they watched. The transcript also briefly mentions an interview with Ben Affleck about his latest film project.
The speaker talks about their experience of building a mini social media network and the challenges they faced. They also mention the fear of YouTube collapsing and the partnership with Defy.
The speaker shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
The speaker discusses how they unexpectedly gained a large following on social media and how it has made them consider transitioning from their current career to commentating, training fighters, and pursuing real estate.
Social media can create self-doubt, self-sabotage, self-criticism, and a loser mentality. To combat this, focus on curating a list of accounts that align with your goals and how you want to feel, and use social media as an additive to help you achieve those things.
The speaker shares her tactic for dealing with trolls, which involve going to their account and commenting on their personal pictures. She also plans to start calling out comments she receives and arguing back.
The speaker discusses the decision to keep relationships private on social media and highlights how this can show authenticity and depth of emotion. They also express difficulty in relating to celebrities who don't showcase their partners online.
The best way to challenge absurd or despicable messages in a network is to kill the message in your part of that network, says Ethan Zuckerman. He emphasizes that anxiety can be a motivating emotion, and social media can heighten it instead of alleviating it, making us more sensitive to deviations from normal patterns and rhythms.
The host shares how she was comparing her relationship with others on social media and realized the similarities between her boyfriend's and listeners' relationships. Additionally, she explains how she changed her planned episode due to not feeling like it was the right time to post it.
Users on OG users buy stolen usernames and immediately change the username to avoid any chance of the original account holder recovering it. This prevents the old username from being associated with the old account and reduces the risk of being caught.
Comparing ourselves to others on social media can lead to feelings of loneliness, FOMO, and depression. Taking a moment to imagine ourselves as complete and lovable just as we are can help combat the negative effects of the comparing mind.
This Wondery series explores what happens when the world's wealthiest man acquires a powerful social media platform in the pursuit of free speech.
The speaker recounts a story of seeing a video on Facebook of influencer couples playing extreme pranks on each other, with one of the pranks involving a painful burning sensation.
In the Wondery podcast "Flipping the Bird: Elon vs Twitter," host David Brown explores Elon Musk's unexpected bid to buy Twitter and the drama that followed as ex-employees, critics, and fellow CEOs denounced his actions.
The speaker talks about their own insecurities and habits around posting on Instagram, such as immediately deleting posts or feeling frustrated with weird DM requests.
The speaker talks about starting social media in middle or high school and whether it was for fun or work.
One person confesses to looking at Instagram for 23 hours a day, while another points out the importance of checking comments and being a "looksy" type of user.
A discussion about the similarities between Instagram's popular engagement photos and corporate ladder climbing is had, with a focus on the handmade aesthetic and a person's LinkedIn career timeline.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
The relentless and sometimes mean comments from people on social media when someone loses a pet can be devastating to those already grieving. Meanwhile, an ad interrupts the episode promoting Sleep Number beds that claim to improve your well-being in multiple ways.
Court shares her social media handles and announces her retirement from OnlyFans.
