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 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.
Comedian and host, Bert Kreischer, talks about his Twitter experiment involving retweets, followers, and engagement rates.
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.
This Wondery series explores what happens when the world's wealthiest man acquires a powerful social media platform in the pursuit of free speech.
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 host and guest both admit to creating fake social media accounts to stalk other people. They discuss the ethics and potential consequences of this behavior.
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.
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the difference between a compliment and a comment that crosses the line into being creepy, and how women may react to these types of comments on social media.
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.
Elon Musk discusses the rise of alternative social media apps and the importance of user control over default settings in platforms like Instagram.
The hosts discuss the option for private messages on their platform and express their desire for society to move on from rigid gender roles.
The speaker discusses how social media harassment affected their life, including strange and disturbing messages sent to family members and the slow process of being doxxed.
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.
This podcast encourages creating intentional, courageous content on social media to attract people that you can serve, despite any fear of judgement.
The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
The speaker reveals how the act of doom scrolling - endlessly consuming negative news content - affects our minds, and even compares it to the Buddha meditation method. He describes it as a doorknob that we can't resist touching, always craving for the latest negative statistics.
The speaker talks about the lack of reviews on social media platforms and how it reflects on people's character. Additionally, they mention that Audible books are currently for sale at a discounted price of six dollars.
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.
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.
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 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 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 starting social media in middle or high school and whether it was for fun or work.
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.
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.
Revisiting the early days of social media through the people who lived it, including the collapse of the first major social media company.
Markiplier and Lordminion777 describe where to find them on social media, including YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. They also discuss the concept of scavenger hunts as a way to get people to go outside more and break bad indoor habits.
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.
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 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 hosts analyze Instagram behavior and give insight into hints and clues that could be found on one’s Instagram account.
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.
The current social media platforms have made it scary for people to publicly state their opinions and personal problems. However, there is a potential to create a social media platform like Twitter that is based on kindness and truthfulness.
The best of social media reflects the complexity of our world by exposing its dark parts and finding hope and understanding through discussion. It provides a way to unite in times of turmoil and share real-life experiences while challenging our perspectives on the world.
The speaker promotes his podcast on various social media platforms and asks listeners to rate it with five stars.
The speaker discusses a viral video that garnered significant attention from shows such as Tosh.0 and Ridiculousness, but was ultimately pulled from YouTube due to controversy.
Donald Trump plans to create a new social media platform to provide an alternative to traditional media and censorship from big tech companies. The platform, yet to be named, has a potential valuation of $1.7 billion.
The podcast discusses some instances of sensitive content warnings on social media, including accidental shares of disturbing photos and warnings for scary content.
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 expresses fear of offending people on Twitter and facing backlash for past mistakes, while also expressing interest in attending concerts like Janet Jackson's.
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 creating a private social network in middle school, which unexpectedly became popular among their classmates.
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.
This transcript discusses how heavy social media users may become less able to ignore distraction in general due to the easily accessible and constantly changing nature of social media. Additionally, unique algorithms for every user create individualized news feeds on social media sites that increase engagement with the platform.
