The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
The speaker discusses their frustration with people including death dates and unnecessary sentimental posts in their social media bios and the expectation for exclusivity in romantic relationships.
One side is saying the solution to disinformation is to let a thousand people speak and have, for free speech, while the other side says the solution is to shut down the free speech of others. Elon Musk has a unique perspective on balancing social media censorship.
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 difficulties of trusting others to run your social media accounts and the benefits of automated posting are discussed.
The conversation revolves around people with large followings on Instagram who consider themselves influencers and how it affects their identity. They also discuss receiving emails without links and trying to guess the content.
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.
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.
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 speaker questions the proportion of real people on Twitter and suggests the need for establishing the number to determine platform authenticity.
The conversation around content regulation for social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter continues. This podcast provides valuable insight into the regulation history of online media, and the question of content ownership and responsibility.
Social media can trigger negative emotions which cause a decline in mental health according to studies. The obsession with appearance has also penetrated through social channels over the internet, as people click more often on "how to look confident" than "how to be confident".
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 constantly evolving landscape of social media makes it crucial to adapt and create content for multiple platforms. Repurposing content and maximizing its potential can lead to success in the music and video industry.
A former social media worker shares the unglamorous side of the job, including mundane tasks like reviewing photos and creating memes.
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.
A new law in Utah will require parents to approve their child's use of social media, account by account. The law also allows parents to access their child's direct messages and other network activity, and requires social media companies to block minors' access to their accounts overnight unless a parent makes a change to the settings.
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.
In this podcast episode, the speaker suggests that when something on social media bothers you, you should take it as a chance to investigate why it bothers you and try to uncover a deeper truth, similar to an introspective experience on LSD.
A former writer for HuffPost reveals how he discovered that using profanity in article titles can increase Facebook's algorithm metrics.
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 shares their experience of creating a private social network in middle school, which unexpectedly became popular among their classmates.
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 talks about different social media pages like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Among the pages mentioned include Woody Overton's Real Life Real Crime, regular Real Life Real Crime page, Landy page and the Crew page.
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.
The issue of selective outrage on social media, where individuals choose to only engage in certain political and social issues while ignoring others, is discussed. This phenomenon occurs due to media incentivizing conflict and individuals wanting to avoid being called out for not speaking equally about every injustice.
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.
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 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.
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.
Sharing too much of your personal life on social media can be dangerous, especially if you're in a relationship. It can invite strangers into your life and potentially cause harm.
The speakers discuss the different tiers of OnlyFans subscriptions and the age limit that some users wait to reach before leaving the platform.
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.
Whisper app is under fire for alleged lack of moderation leading to the presence of scammers and prostitution. Users have reported problems with the app and the reviews are also poor. Meanwhile, Kik is being sued by a teenager who claims the app did not do enough to warn parents about pedophiles on the platform.
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 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.
Brian McKinney shares where to find him on social media and how to contact the Normal Gossip podcast.
Instagram's algorithm punishes users who promote their podcasts on the platform, even if they tag friends or push to another Instagram video. This has led to a disparity in views between popular vlogs and newer podcasts.
A discussion on why people may prefer watching "average" people on social media compared to celebrities, and the trend of TikTok makeup tutorials using headbands or clips.
