The podcast revisits the early days of social media and MySpace through the people who lived it, the users. The podcast aims to share insider stories about the creation of MySpace and its impact on the digital world.
The podcast host shares a controversial video of a mole removal, leading to backlash and accusations of insensitivity.
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.
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.
On social media, it's important to narrow your focus and stay within a specific topic or theme. This helps you gain more followers and keeps your content relevant to your audience.
Being mindful of the time spent on social media is important as it can be easy to get caught up in it. Going live frequently and deleting social media apps from mobile devices once a month can help in maintaining a healthy balance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker discusses how advertising through social media has led to manipulation rather than establishing deeper connections between individuals. They propose potential solutions, such as creating algorithms that respect human beings' experiences and developing empathy-provoking advertisements.
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.
Learn about the acceptable percentage of cringe, like writing a thread or sharing Ted talks that have changed your life, and how it can help a few people out there despite others finding it super cringe.
The tension caused by extractive rents and lack of connection with the real world might lead to a social media exodus in late 2030s as network effects keep people on despite their dissatisfaction.
Learn about different ways to make your podcast stand out on social media and how to have an open relationship with your audience.
The speaker talks about how letting go of social media made her feel in a better place and gave her a sense of peace.
The increasing awareness of the negative effects of social media has prompted significant changes in both government regulations and the actions of tech companies. The speaker also suggests that to combat these negative impacts personally, we should put our phones away and take the time to connect with those around us.
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.
Social media platforms are built on creating conflict and misinformation. As a consequence, radicalization and misinformation spread faster than trusted information. Decentralized vetting could be a solution to enable going down a rabbit hole without enabling radicalization and misinformation.
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 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 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.
The speaker discusses how drama on TikTok may lead to negative perceptions of social media and lack of fulfillment for users, as well as potentially causing harm to the platform itself.
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 shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
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.
The speaker discusses facing harassment on Facebook and receiving an unjust sentence due to ineffective counsel in court.
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 podcast discusses the recent incident where a UFC fighter spit in the face of his opponent during a live stream and the importance of appropriate behavior on public platforms.
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 discusses the impact of social media on love and consumerism, highlighting the obsession with likes, follows, and ratings, as well as the influence of advertising on our purchasing decisions.
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 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 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 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 speaker discusses how he has dealt with backlash from social media haters, citing examples of not giving enough credit and trying new video techniques. Despite not being a flashy person, he has still faced criticism on his drone videos and other content.
Court shares her social media handles and announces her retirement from OnlyFans.
