A young person shares their experience of going viral on social media after a video received two million views in six hours, leading to an influx of followers.
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.
Chelsea Handler reposted a TikTok made by a woman who had a break-in, and the TikTok went viral helping the woman get her account to 300,000 followers.
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 explains how a video they posted on social media of someone giving a simple answer went viral and sparked the interest of many people due to the thought process that goes into it.
This Wondery series explores what happens when the world's wealthiest man acquires a powerful social media platform in the pursuit of free speech.
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.
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.
The CEO of Facebook explains why the platform doesn't remove hateful or offensive content despite the harm it can cause, saying it's important to accept that people make mistakes when speaking publicly. However, this inaction has led to an increase in racism and hate speech on the platform, including calls for violence against minority groups.
The limitations of character counts on social media can lead to a restricted perspective, as opposed to the looser context provided by a comedy set or other forms of conversation. This can lead to misinterpretations and misunderstandings.
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 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 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 "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.
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 host discusses the issues surrounding brigading on social media and how it can be harmful to content creators and moderators.
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.
The host discusses the sudden surge of national days on social media and how people feel pressured to participate in them. She also talks about the history behind these national days.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
The speaker reflects on how social media and public appearances affect people's perception of their confidence and how it can be misleading.
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.
The speaker shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
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 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.
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 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 impact of social media at its basic level is meaningful connections of the collective intelligence of human civilization through the medium of digital communication, but most of it is just political bickering. However, social media can affect things like space flight and even our planetary defense.
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.
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 pressure of social media can help motivate individuals to achieve their goals, as demonstrated by the example of becoming a fitness influencer on Instagram. Spending time with people who have different goals can also influence one's desires and achievements.
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.
Maria Popova believes that people have a harder time with criticism when they feel misunderstood and the reactive culture on social media is toxic because people comment without taking the care to understand what is being said. She uses Buffer to schedule her Twitter, but she is cautious about Facebook comments and deletes them mercilessly if there's no humanity, patience, or thinking in them.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Podcast hosts discuss Elon Musk's recent comments regarding free speech on Twitter and manipulation tactics used by individuals on social media.
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 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 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.
The speaker shares how deleting Snapchat was worth it to improve their relationships and how they missed out on some things but ultimately made the right decision.
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 conversation includes topics such as Instagram, karma, good versus evil, and the corporate world.
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 talks about how we end up following people on social media without knowing them personally, and how we get to see their lives through posts and stories, making it hard not to get intrigued and interested in them.
The speaker urges listeners to share and like Courtney's story despite not being able to contribute financially, given the pain and appreciation everyone is showing for her.
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.
