The speaker discusses the controversy surrounding hate speech on social media and the different reactions people have to it.
The speaker discusses implementing social ID in order for people to comment and Kevin Systrom's negotiating the billion-dollar sale of Instagram via text message.
The speaker shares his experience of scheduling threads on twitter but ultimately deleting them as everything was being done for the sake of an algorithm, rather than from his heart.
The speaker suggests that we stop worrying about how social media is currently affecting us and instead start imagining how it could be different and better in the future, like a platform created based on imagined scenarios 10 years ahead, which could help prepare us for unexpected events like pandemics.
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 highlights the efforts people put in to make their social media videos perfect including adjusting their clothes and appearance to look good on camera. They emphasize on the different aspects involved in creating a video that can be deemed perfect by audiences.
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 podcast discusses the impact of social media on mental health and highlights how logging in to such platforms can mitigate the sense of missing out on any updates. It also delves into the issue of time wastage on social media and its negative effects.
The need to remove dark and violent content from social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter is a growing concern. Investment in skilled professionals and artificial intelligence can help to combat this issue and make the internet a safer space for humanity to flourish.
The black and white selfie trend that went viral on social media in 2020 was supposed to be about raising awareness for femicide in Turkey, but the true meaning got lost in translation. Despite good intentions, people missed the important message and instead turned it into a shallow trend.
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 reflects on how social media and public appearances affect people's perception of their confidence and how it can be misleading.
The pressures of social media can be overwhelming for teenagers, with the need for approval and perfect appearances leading to stress, anxiety, and trolls. Prioritizing self-care and recognizing that social media validation is not necessary is crucial for mental health.
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 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.
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 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 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.
Podcast hosts discuss Elon Musk's recent comments regarding free speech on Twitter and manipulation tactics used by individuals on social media.
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.
This podcast encourages creating intentional, courageous content on social media to attract people that you can serve, despite any fear of judgement.
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.
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.
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 speaker responds to criticism on social media, acknowledging the negative comments but striving to build her perspective after overcoming her triggered feelings. She hopes that even if someone is angered by her comments, it might force them to think about their outlook and consider different perspectives.
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.
Der individuelle Creator ist wichtig für Authentizität in sozialen Erwartungen, die Zeitverluste erfordern, um sie zu erfüllen. Erfahrungen wie der Erdschmerz können diese Erwartung ändern und machen es schwieriger, die Authentizität aufrechtzuerhalten.
The speakers discuss the different tiers of OnlyFans subscriptions and the age limit that some users wait to reach before leaving 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.
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.
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
Social media users are becoming experts at analyzing subtle cues to identify changes in people's lives, such as pregnancy, before they are announced. In some cases, users can spot clues from months-old posts to pinpoint the exact moment when something changed.
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.
