The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
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.
The speaker explains how to gain a large social media following by faking your importance through tactics like purchasing an algorithm and paying for verification.
The host and guest discuss how to handle negative comments and trolls on social media, stressing the importance of not internalizing them and realizing that they are often coming from a place of insecurity or jealousy.
The speaker discusses the effects of social media shaming and accusatory behavior, particularly on platforms like Twitter, and shares personal experiences with being publicly shamed and accused online.
In this episode, the speaker discusses their method of thirst posting and how it's a shameless act that can be deemed as cancelable. Additionally, they promote t-shirts from tpublic.com.
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 power of social media lies in its ability to connect people who stand up for what they believe is right, even when they are different. For this reason, new ideas and cultural shifts can emerge, leaving behind old ways and beliefs.
The ease with which false information can spread on social media networks is concerning. Social networks need to put some friction on this issue and try to favor the truth.
The speaker reflects on how social media and public appearances affect people's perception of their confidence and how it can be misleading.
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.
Guy Nattiv shares his vision of the future of decentralized social media and NFTs and discusses the strategies behind the launch of Natter.
The excessive use of social media has led to us being more anxious, depressed, and socially isolated. Turning off notifications, limiting social media usage, and focusing on the present moment can help us combat its negative effects.
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 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 speaker talks about how letting go of social media made her feel in a better place and gave her a sense of peace.
In the future, people will have secondary or even tertiary badges specific to their affiliations and will require dealing with the fact that knockoff platforms do not offer the same distribution. Corporate journalists will welcome this feature as they could have their specific badge next to their names in social media.
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 speaker suggests being less protective of one's social media and curating it less strictly. They also talk about the benefits of being on "send" rather than "receive".
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.
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.
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 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.
Social media actions speak louder than words. Analyzing body language and posture in videos is important and often overlooked.
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.
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.
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 discussion about the similarities between Instagram's popular engagement photos and corporate ladder climbing is had, with a focus on the handmade aesthetic and a person's LinkedIn career timeline.
The speaker discusses a situation involving a neighbor who lied on social media about the death of her dogs and how to approach it. They suggest informing other neighbors or directly confronting her if they were closer, and also acknowledging the possibility of other factors behind her behavior.
The speaker reminisces about looking at young girls on Instagram, including black girls with done nails, hair, and a certain "DMV face". The speaker also discusses how it's natural to view young girls as attractive, but acknowledges the inappropriate nature of these thoughts.
Social media users are becoming experts at analyzing subtle cues to identify changes in people's lives, such as pregnancy, before they are announced. In some cases, users can spot clues from months-old posts to pinpoint the exact moment when something changed.
