A reality TV show in the UK called Love Island has the power to pluck people out of obscurity and give them millions of followers and lucrative contracts, however, it's important to have a unique point of view or message to sustain the success. Hard work and multidisciplinary skills can lead to success across various platforms, but luck alone won't sustain it.
The speaker shares that receiving personal validation from someone they admire, like Balaji Srivastava, feels more rewarding than viral attention on social media because it creates a deeper sense of connection. They also note that a post going viral doesn't always translate to tangible results, as seen by their own experience with a video featuring Elon Musk and Lex Friedman.
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 expresses frustration in trying to locate a tag on Instagram and contemplates making changes in their behavior such as quitting drinking.
The speaker promotes his podcast on various social media platforms and asks listeners to rate it with five stars.
The speaker discusses their rise in social media, their large female audience, and their live stream experiences that generate high viewership.
The black and white selfie trend that went viral on social media in 2020 was supposed to be about raising awareness for femicide in Turkey, but the true meaning got lost in translation. Despite good intentions, people missed the important message and instead turned it into a shallow trend.
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 Twitter feud started when All In Stats published an analysis showing J-Cal has been talking a lot on their podcast, and David Sachs commented calling out J-Cal's "piss poor moderation," leading to mean tweets and ultimately J-Cal blocking Sachs.
The speaker reflects on how social media and public appearances affect people's perception of their confidence and how it can be misleading.
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.
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 current landscape of social media and content creation relies on monopolizing content to show ads, meaning that apps like cloud feed or diamond app that charge fees to enable creator earnings are in the minority.
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 person shares their habit of stalking people on social media, specifically when they are being ignored. They describe how they go about finding information and give an example of getting updates on someone from five years ago.
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 internet and social media have allowed people to become scammers without any real medical expertise or celebrity status, such as the infamous "Liver King".
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".
Main Accounts is a podcast revisiting the early days of social media through the people who lived in it, specifically focusing on the story of MySpace, the site that made the internet feel like a nightclub and slightly dangerous.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the downsides of cryptic social media posts and how they can be confusing and frustrating for viewers who have to spend time deciphering their meaning.
The speaker discusses receiving direct messages from people calling him out for making racist comments on social media and the long-term consequences that come with it. He also mentions he has found a topic for today's podcast from the experience.
The hosts analyze Instagram behavior and give insight into hints and clues that could be found on one’s Instagram account.
The hosts discuss taking suggestions from Instagram Live viewers for "would you rather" questions, while also promoting their YouTube channel for podcast viewing.
