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.
A man's tweet garnered 10 million reads and 30,000 likes in 24 hours, catapulting his follower count from 20,000 to almost 100,000.
Revisiting the early days of social media through the people who lived it, including the collapse of the first major social media company.
A host reflects on his experience receiving criticism on social media after a new show's premiere, expressing concern about his image and how he was perceived online.
The speaker shares their observations on the sometimes ego-driven content of Instagram stories, using the example of a friend's veganism after eating too much meat, and comments on the awkwardness of some social posts seeking validation.
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 discusses how the fame and number of followers one has on social media impacts how they are viewed and liked by others, despite there being people with better content and talents who have fewer followers.
The host and guest both admit to creating fake social media accounts to stalk other people. They discuss the ethics and potential consequences of this behavior.
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.
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.
The speaker questions the proportion of real people on Twitter and suggests the need for establishing the number to determine platform authenticity.
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.
Friends try to find a missing friend by logging into her social media accounts and dating platform, Tagged, to gather information to locate her whereabouts.
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 rating system on Hot or Not dot com feels more explicit compared to other implicit rating systems like the People application. The podcasters discuss Koh Tao and the creation of the term "incels".
Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at NYU, discusses the negative effects of social media on the human mind and civilization, and offers suggestions for how we can do better to lessen the amount of depression and division in the world.
Tim Ferriss discusses the challenge of balancing daily engagement on social media with the desire to produce longer, polished content and push himself as an artist.
The instinctive reaction to criticism online is due to evolutionary traits that spark a fight or flight response in humans. The sexualization of women on social media and the negative impact it may have on younger generations is also discussed.
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 hosts discuss the option for private messages on their platform and express their desire for society to move on from rigid gender roles.
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.
The issue of selective outrage on social media, where individuals choose to only engage in certain political and social issues while ignoring others, is discussed. This phenomenon occurs due to media incentivizing conflict and individuals wanting to avoid being called out for not speaking equally about every injustice.
This podcast encourages creating intentional, courageous content on social media to attract people that you can serve, despite any fear of judgement.
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 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.
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.
The podcast discusses how finding information on targets' daily lives through their spouse's social media can be a better source of information than the target themselves. They also talk about how to find whistleblowers and coaxing them into testifying.
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 expresses fear of offending people on Twitter and facing backlash for past mistakes, while also expressing interest in attending concerts like Janet Jackson's.
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the difference between a compliment and a comment that crosses the line into being creepy, and how women may react to these types of comments on social media.
The hosts discuss the trend of hating on popular social media platforms and the story of a hamster that outperformed humans in trading cryptocurrency. They also touch on a news story about a woman who found a dead body in a McDonald's bathroom.
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 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.
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.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
The podcast conversation revolves around personal body parts and social media trends, including the selection of the 'favorite TikTok of the week.'
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.
