The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
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.
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.
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 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.
Comedians Tom Segura and Christina P discuss their opinions on celebrities using social media platforms and compare today's expectations to the past. They also share funny anecdotes about their families.
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 difficulties of trusting others to run your social media accounts and the benefits of automated posting are discussed.
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.
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.
It's important to remember that social media doesn't reflect real life and to make time for in-person connections with friends and hobbies. Don't let the haters online get you down.
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.
This episode discusses the cultural differences between Facebook and Twitter users and explores the political implications of Facebook's group features and algorithm. The guest also shares his opinion on the only scalable solution to self-police content on social media platforms.
Social media perpetuate snap reactions and outrageously inaccurate comments with many users failing to actually read the content. Brain Pickings offers a stronghold of positivity and instructions to ban vicious behavior rather than rational disagreement.
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.
The two step flow theory is more apparent on social media, and political opinions spread, especially amongst the political classes. Most people posting opinions online are just thoughtlessly reposting other people's opinions as their own.
The speaker believes that social media has made people more concerned about showing off and gaining followers than about treating themselves and others with kindness and humility.
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 existence of algorithmically created dialects in social media is leading to arguments and polarization that could be prevented with better understanding of language differences. Different dialects can express the same sentiment, but use different verbiage, leading to misunderstandings.
The host talks about the misleading reach metrics of social media platforms and how they can deceive creators into thinking their content is more successful than it actually is.
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.
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 worry that consolidated social media sites like Facebook would swallow up small and unique websites, like Walmart and Target swallowing up family-owned businesses, resulted in the internet becoming a platform for the spread of misinformation and bullshit.
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.
This podcast encourages creating intentional, courageous content on social media to attract people that you can serve, despite any fear of judgement.
In this episode, the speaker highlights the role of social media in politics and how platforms like Facebook and Twitter affect the overall political environment. The discussion also touches on the issue of Russian disinformation after the 2016 election.
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 shares their experience of dealing with annoys her when people discuss sports on social media while ignoring cases of bullying.
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 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 speaker responds to criticism on social media, acknowledging the negative comments but striving to build her perspective after overcoming her triggered feelings. She hopes that even if someone is angered by her comments, it might force them to think about their outlook and consider different perspectives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this segment, the speaker talks about the upcoming launch of Kyle on social media and the chaos that follows it.
The podcast conversation revolves around personal body parts and social media trends, including the selection of the 'favorite TikTok of the week.'
