The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
The speaker discusses implementing social ID in order for people to comment and Kevin Systrom's negotiating the billion-dollar sale of Instagram via text message.
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.
In the podcast "Main Accounts," Joanne McNeil revisits the early days of social media through a focus on MySpace, the first major social media company to rise and fall.
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.
Social media can give everyday people a false sense of importance, making individuals feel like they are being watched and cared for when, in reality, their content may not be as important to others as they think.
The speaker discusses how they once posted a long, unedited clip on social media that led to its removal, prompting them to be more mindful of the content they share online.
The host discusses the recent ban of former President Trump and the accountability of social media companies when it comes to removing harmful content.
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.
Utah recently passed a package of laws that fundamentally change how children and teens use social media, making them safer online. These laws go further than any other in the U.S. and may be indicative of where the country is headed collectively in terms of online safety regulation.
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.
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.
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.
In a world where social media is accessible to everyone, both good and bad content can go viral. The danger of social media is the acceleration of outrage, making it easier for editorialized voices to impact people's lives in a negative way.
Learn about different ways to make your podcast stand out on social media and how to have an open relationship with your audience.
The host talks about the weird and unexpected comments received after posting a video on LinkedIn trailer and shares a coaching call he had with someone who nearly didn't sign up because he thought the answers were bad.
The speaker talks about the reasons behind negative online comments and how it's not always personal. They emphasize the importance of realizing that hurt people hurt people and that some people are just looking to make themselves feel better.
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.
The government does not know how to handle the increasing popularity of social media and YouTube. They are fearful of the people giving their narrative, thus destroying people's reputations for voicing their opinion.
The podcast host shares her personal experience of being surrounded by people who normalized fake pranks through social media and talks about the negative impact it can have on individuals.
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 worry that consolidated social media sites like Facebook would swallow up small and unique websites, like Walmart and Target swallowing up family-owned businesses, resulted in the internet becoming a platform for the spread of misinformation and bullshit.
This transcript snippet highlights how social media allows individuals to share a wide range of content, from personal moments to infographics and more.
The speaker creates Instagram reels to connect and share thoughts with a larger community about the ups and downs of life in their 20s. It is easier to cultivate healthy thinking patterns early on rather than always expecting the worst.
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.
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 urges individuals to stop comparing their lives to what they see on social media, as it can lead to feelings of worthlessness and lack of motivation. Spending an hour a day on social media only reinforces the idea that everyone else's life is a party except for yours.
The speaker shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
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 different social media platforms where listeners can follow Real Life Real Crime, including Instagram and private groups on Facebook for fans to post non-crime-related content or connect with each other.
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.
The speaker shares their thoughts on how easy it is to publicly shame others in today's digital age, emphasizing the importance of empathy and reflection on one's own mistakes before criticizing others.
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.
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.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
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.
