The ongoing job losses due to the pandemic could significantly reduce the number of active social media accounts. The spread of negativity on social media from accounts with few followers may be amplified, leading to organized efforts to stifle voices of dissent.
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 podcast host shares her personal experience of being surrounded by people who normalized fake pranks through social media and talks about the negative impact it can have on individuals.
The possibility of designing a platform that challenges the ad-driven model, recommender systems, and virality mechanisms while leading to growth and anti-fragility without causing depression, self-harm, and suicide among Gen Z kids who got on social media before puberty is discussed.
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.
Gary Vaynerchuk discusses how older executives are intimidated by social media and afraid of making mistakes, while acknowledging that the younger generation understands it very well.
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 podcast is revisiting the early days of social media through the people who lived it, while the documentary series on Netflix, mentioned by the host, offers a light fun watch for those looking for nostalgic moments.
This Wondery series explores what happens when the world's wealthiest man acquires a powerful social media platform in the pursuit of free speech.
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.
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.
Learn tips on how to take better photos for social media without looking like a lonely person who has to take all their own photos.
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.
Elon Musk discusses the rise of alternative social media apps and the importance of user control over default settings in platforms like Instagram.
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.
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.
Brian McKinney shares where to find him on social media and how to contact the Normal Gossip podcast.
The speaker describes the overwhelming experience of gaining social media followers quickly after a video of him went viral, and expresses discomfort with the constant attention and updates on people's lives that social media provides.
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 talks about their own insecurities and habits around posting on Instagram, such as immediately deleting posts or feeling frustrated with weird DM requests.
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 speaker discusses facing harassment on Facebook and receiving an unjust sentence due to ineffective counsel in court.
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.
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 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.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss the chicken or the egg conundrum when it comes to celebrities and social media. They mention artists like Macklemore, Adele, and Beyonce and their success with or without a social media presence.
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.
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 speaker discusses a situation where a guy corrected another person on her Instagram post, leading to an awkward encounter.
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.
The hosts discuss the trend of hating on popular social media platforms and the story of a hamster that outperformed humans in trading cryptocurrency. They also touch on a news story about a woman who found a dead body in a McDonald's bathroom.
Two content creators discuss the evolution of social media and the shift towards sports-oriented 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.
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 pressure to present a curated and perfect image on social media can overshadow the joy of a person's actual life, causing stress and anxiety. The constant comparison to others' over-the-top images can make even genuinely happy moments look ordinary.
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 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.
In a conversation with Mr. Beast, the host discusses the value of Twitter followers and how they do not define an individual's worth.
