The emotional power of TikTok videos can bring people to tears, but there is also concern over the harmful content like the Blackout Challenge that promotes vandalism, leading to safety concerns among parents and schools.
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.
The speaker discusses their frustrations with social media fame and the unequal distribution of brand deals, noting that people with fewer followers than them sometimes make more money off brand deals.
People on social media often share false posts about missing people that can be emotionally devastating for their families, as random strangers share it and add sentimental messages that seem like they are saying goodbye.
Comedian and host, Bert Kreischer, talks about his Twitter experiment involving retweets, followers, and engagement rates.
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.
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 discusses the need for an all-encompassing app, like Twitter, that is trustworthy, spam-free, and inclusive, with a revenue share for content creators. The app could potentially include payment options as well, but the speaker also considers the option of starting a new version instead of trying to fix Twitter.
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.
It is difficult to control how people perceive a piece of content on social media, as everyone has a different perspective. However, sharing content through various platforms can aid in growing a podcast.
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.
Guy Nattiv shares his vision of the future of decentralized social media and NFTs and discusses the strategies behind the launch of Natter.
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.
In this episode, the host talks about interpreting tweets positively by trying to find the wisdom in the message, instead of assuming the worst intention behind the tweet.
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 speaker mentions encountering difficulties while creating and maintaining a TikTok account, including making backup accounts to stalk people and dealing with bans on their main account.
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.
Revisit the early days of social media through the people who lived it via Let's Start a Coup podcast.
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.
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 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 hosts discuss the option for private messages on their platform and express their desire for society to move on from rigid gender roles.
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.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the effects of social media on personal ideology and news consumption, highlighting the cognitive biases that frequently result from the platform's algorithmic reinforcement of users' interests and beliefs.
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 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 speaker discusses facing harassment on Facebook and receiving an unjust sentence due to ineffective counsel in court.
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 podcast host discusses how social media can influence people's bucket lists and shares his own views on what makes a good bucket list item.
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.
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 discussion about the negative impact of social media including the misunderstandings that can arise from old pictures and the pressure to create content.
The act of giving out personal social media accounts can be seen as the same as giving out a phone number, but it is important to note the distinction between using social media for superficial followings and using it to cultivate deeper connections.
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.
This podcast briefly mentions a popular TikTok user who is known for wearing a red shirt and entertaining viewers with his content. The speaker acknowledges that they do not know his name but notes that he is well-known among younger viewers.
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.
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.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
