Twitter's low barrier to posting content can make it easy to share unfiltered thoughts, but this poses a challenge for journalists who need to approach topics with nuance and balance, unlike in other mediums like YouTube. Political journalism adds another layer of emotional complexity and potential backlash.
The speaker discusses the pressure of creating content for social media platforms and how it can lead to feelings of burnout and dissatisfaction with one's work.
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 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.
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 speaker discusses the implications of social media on personal behavior and the difficulty of navigating guidelines in the public sphere.
Young people believe that becoming an influencer on social media will lead to success and quick money, but this misconception can often lead to disappointment.
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 speaker discusses the strategy behind creating a network of similar social media accounts to target specific groups for a coordinated ad campaign.
Social media can be a trap if you follow people only because they are beautiful or because you are envious of their lives. It can turn your feed into a torture device filled with beauty and perfection, making you feel inadequate and intolerant of real people's imperfections.
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.
It's important to remember that social media doesn't reflect real life and to make time for in-person connections with friends and hobbies. Don't let the haters online get you down.
The conversation around content regulation for social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter continues. This podcast provides valuable insight into the regulation history of online media, and the question of content ownership and responsibility.
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 idea of veneration has been disrupted by the emergence of social media, making it difficult to accept the notion that those in positions of power and influence are "better" than the average person. However, the average person may not believe that they are unduly influenced by deceptive content on social media platforms.
Learn about different ways to make your podcast stand out on social media and how to have an open relationship with your audience.
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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker suggests that when something on social media bothers you, you should take it as a chance to investigate why it bothers you and try to uncover a deeper truth, similar to an introspective experience on LSD.
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.
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 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.
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.
This podcast encourages creating intentional, courageous content on social media to attract people that you can serve, despite any fear of judgement.
In this episode, the speaker highlights the role of social media in politics and how platforms like Facebook and Twitter affect the overall political environment. The discussion also touches on the issue of Russian disinformation after the 2016 election.
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.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the effects of social media on personal ideology and news consumption, highlighting the cognitive biases that frequently result from the platform's algorithmic reinforcement of users' interests and beliefs.
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 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 thanks the listeners and promotes the show's social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
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.
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.
The speaker talks about the evolution of her social media usage, from posting her art wholesale to monetizing her work unsuccessfully. The speaker discusses the conflict between wanting to share her art and wanting to make a profit and the strange social interactions she has had as a result.
Der individuelle Creator ist wichtig für Authentizität in sozialen Erwartungen, die Zeitverluste erfordern, um sie zu erfüllen. Erfahrungen wie der Erdschmerz können diese Erwartung ändern und machen es schwieriger, die Authentizität aufrechtzuerhalten.
Whisper app is under fire for alleged lack of moderation leading to the presence of scammers and prostitution. Users have reported problems with the app and the reviews are also poor. Meanwhile, Kik is being sued by a teenager who claims the app did not do enough to warn parents about pedophiles on the platform.
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 speaker shares his concerns about how social media algorithms keep people inside echo chambers, preventing them from encountering resistance, and ultimately narrowing their worldview and understanding of others' perspectives. He believes this has contributed to the emergence of individuals like Trump.
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.
Brian McKinney shares where to find him on social media and how to contact the Normal Gossip podcast.
The podcast hosts discuss a controversial photo that suggests the bride was caught making out with someone, while also reminiscing about the early days of Twitter and the use of hashtags.
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.
