The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
The speaker shares their experience of outsourcing social media for their small business, as they did not want to spend all day on it. Additionally, the speaker discusses the importance of writing how you speak.
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 explains how they were not doing as well as they thought until they stopped letting social media distract them, and discusses how people do not always post meaningful things.
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.
The speaker criticizes a social media post where the author complained about being teased by family during the holidays, using vulgar language.
In this episode, the speaker discusses their method of thirst posting and how it's a shameless act that can be deemed as cancelable. Additionally, they promote t-shirts from tpublic.com.
The hosts talk about experiencing backlash over tweets from their personal accounts and reader's reactions.
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.
Social media can be a trap if you follow people only because they are beautiful or because you are envious of their lives. It can turn your feed into a torture device filled with beauty and perfection, making you feel inadequate and intolerant of real people's imperfections.
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 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.
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 implementation of views on a platform like Twitter requires a system-wide 3 million transactions per second. Recent changes and quick actions demonstrate the significant improvements made by Twitter in terms of the quality of their product and reducing costs, despite some people finding it hard to get rid of bots.
Learn about different ways to make your podcast stand out on social media and how to have an open relationship with your audience.
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 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.
The rise and fall of a YouTuber has highlighted how we all present a version of ourselves on the internet, and how people can become obsessed with observing others' lives online. There are concerns for the internet celebrity's mental health, as his every move is watched by millions of subscribers.
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.
The simple algorithms that come with social media, along with interactive AI, can have controlling effects on young people, while also exposing them to online bullying. Despite the damaging effects, social media may be pushing society towards progress.
The speaker shares their experience of creating a private social network in middle school, which unexpectedly became popular among their classmates.
Tips for increasing a Twitter following include promoting your content within your tweets and analyzing the ratio of likes to impressions to determine if a post has viral potential.
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.
This podcast episode discusses how parents struggle with the balance of sharing their children's lives on social media while ensuring their safety from potential dangers.
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.
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.
Social comparison on social media can lead to upward social comparison, reduce self-esteem and make one feel like they're never good enough. Realizing that social comparison is a normal behavioral strategy and recognizing when it becomes toxic can help avoid the negative effects on self-esteem.
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 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 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.
The host discusses the sudden surge of national days on social media and how people feel pressured to participate in them. She also talks about the history behind these national days.
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 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.
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 hosts discuss the importance of creating short, engaging clips to promote content on social media platforms like TikTok. Despite failed attempts at pitching their ideas to larger platforms, they continue to brainstorm new ways to promote creative content.
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.
The podcast discusses some instances of sensitive content warnings on social media, including accidental shares of disturbing photos and warnings for scary content.
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.
The podcast hosts discuss the culture of negative comments on social media platforms and how people use them to feel superior to others. They also touch upon how people get sucked into endless comment threads and how online comments can become ways of escapism.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
