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 discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
The speaker mentions receiving negative comments on social media most likely from someone who was jealous of their success. They also mention that they tweeted about the correlation between the quantity of content and an increase in subscribers.
Professor and author, Scott Galloway, discusses how social media can lead to the production of angry and misogynistic citizens, through giving young men the illusion that they have worth when they say hateful content online.
A teenager's meme pages on social media have led to entrepreneurship opportunity, inspiring him to start his own company that produces better products for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment.
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 young person shares their experience of going viral on social media after a video received two million views in six hours, leading to an influx of followers.
The speaker humorously comments on how people fight online and accuse others of racism, even in viral videos.
The "Challenge Accepted" trend on social media has its origins dating back to 2016 for spreading cancer awareness. The recent trend focused on women supporting women, and the black and white photos date back to a memorial for a woman who was murdered in Turkey in 2019.
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 obsession with popularity and status is not a new phenomenon, but it has been amplified by social media, where young people feel the pressure to attend only the "sickest" parties and be invited to exclusive events. The message of the billboard would be to promote genuine human connection over social media validation.
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 brain is a problem-solving machine that often invents problems to solve, and social media has become a virtual battlefield where people engage in a tribal mentality to solve these problems, whether they exist or not. This behavior can be observed in various contexts like politics, sports, and video games.
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 hosts thank their guest, Chamath Friedberg, and encourage listeners to follow them on social media and leave a five-star review on iTunes.
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 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 internet and social media have allowed people to become scammers without any real medical expertise or celebrity status, such as the infamous "Liver King".
Suicide rates increased among millennials after the rise of social media in the mid-2000s, according to a book by one of the internet's pioneers. Many developers of major internet and social media companies refuse to acknowledge the problem.
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 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 speaker urges listeners to share and like Courtney's story despite not being able to contribute financially, given the pain and appreciation everyone is showing for her.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The podcast discusses how finding information on targets' daily lives through their spouse's social media can be a better source of information than the target themselves. They also talk about how to find whistleblowers and coaxing them into testifying.
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 discusses how the validation received from social media likes may affect relationships, specifically on how it might make a partner feel inadequate.
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.
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.
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 how in the future people will ask if you do social media like an anachronism, and describes the current level of social media as being on par with an eighth-graders' level of understanding.
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.
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.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
The relentless and sometimes mean comments from people on social media when someone loses a pet can be devastating to those already grieving. Meanwhile, an ad interrupts the episode promoting Sleep Number beds that claim to improve your well-being in multiple ways.
