The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
Professor and author, Scott Galloway, discusses how social media can lead to the production of angry and misogynistic citizens, through giving young men the illusion that they have worth when they say hateful content online.
The obsession with creating a dissonant character on social media can have harmful consequences on a person's mental health and lead to a never-ending pursuit of useless information. It can also negatively impact business acquisition and retention due to a lack of authenticity.
The best content on social media are photos that trigger people, according to the podcast host. This type of provocative content tends to get the most shares on platforms like Twitter.
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 demand for more truth and accountability from platforms like Facebook or Twitter is increasing, similar to institutions like the New York Times. However, there is a need for platforms that provide counterweights to statements made such as those by Joe Rogan.
The host and guest discuss how to handle negative comments and trolls on social media, stressing the importance of not internalizing them and realizing that they are often coming from a place of insecurity or jealousy.
The speaker discusses their frustrations with social media fame and the unequal distribution of brand deals, noting that people with fewer followers than them sometimes make more money off brand deals.
Comedian and host, Bert Kreischer, talks about his Twitter experiment involving retweets, followers, and engagement rates.
The "Challenge Accepted" trend on social media has its origins dating back to 2016 for spreading cancer awareness. The recent trend focused on women supporting women, and the black and white photos date back to a memorial for a woman who was murdered in Turkey in 2019.
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.
Research on social media's impact on well-being is often misinterpreted, with the media reporting correlations as much smaller than they actually are. This can lead to misconceptions about the impact of social media use on mental health.
Researchers found that individuals who carry certain variants in oxytocin and oxytocin receptor genes seek out more social interactions on social media platforms, as evidenced by a social desirability index.
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 speaker encourages people to put themselves out there and create content that they are interested in, even if they feel it may be judged by their friends and family.
The constantly evolving landscape of social media makes it crucial to adapt and create content for multiple platforms. Repurposing content and maximizing its potential can lead to success in the music and video industry.
Social media perpetuate snap reactions and outrageously inaccurate comments with many users failing to actually read the content. Brain Pickings offers a stronghold of positivity and instructions to ban vicious behavior rather than rational disagreement.
The excessive use of social media has led to us being more anxious, depressed, and socially isolated. Turning off notifications, limiting social media usage, and focusing on the present moment can help us combat its negative effects.
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.
This podcast explores the early days of social media and its impact on modern platforms through the experiences of those who lived it during the MySpace era.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the dangers of unregulated social media and how it can lead to negative consequences like the Orwellian world. As a solution, he suggests uninstalling certain apps and committing to activities in the real world.
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.
The speaker urges listeners to share and like Courtney's story despite not being able to contribute financially, given the pain and appreciation everyone is showing for her.
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 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.
Caroline and Jackie have a confusing conversation about posting on social media and receiving unwanted attention from men, including someone named Seth.
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.
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.
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.
A person gets suspicious about a friend's finances and looks into their social media presence where they discover the world of social media models and the pressure to maintain a lavish image.
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.
This podcast episode discusses how to find different social media and stream platforms through a website, and warns listeners that the website may not be reliable in the long-term. The hosts also talk about the financial aspect of making money through social media platforms.
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 speaker discusses how social media harassment affected their life, including strange and disturbing messages sent to family members and the slow process of being doxxed.
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 speaker responds to criticism on social media, acknowledging the negative comments but striving to build her perspective after overcoming her triggered feelings. She hopes that even if someone is angered by her comments, it might force them to think about their outlook and consider different perspectives.
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.
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.
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.
The podcast discusses some instances of sensitive content warnings on social media, including accidental shares of disturbing photos and warnings for scary content.
A lifestyle influencer found herself in hot water after exposing a food delivery service's contaminated product on social media, receiving backlash and even losing some of her sponsorships. Her story highlights the risks of speaking up, even in the name of public safety.
The conversation centers around individuals' tendencies to read comments on their own posts or their friends' posts and the effects this can have. Additionally, the speaker mentions a book about dead celebrities and their experiences with electronic media.
The speaker discusses a situation involving a neighbor who lied on social media about the death of her dogs and how to approach it. They suggest informing other neighbors or directly confronting her if they were closer, and also acknowledging the possibility of other factors behind her behavior.
A discussion on why people may prefer watching "average" people on social media compared to celebrities, and the trend of TikTok makeup tutorials using headbands or clips.
Court shares her social media handles and announces her retirement from OnlyFans.
