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Responsibility of Social Media in Maximizing Long-term Happiness
39:56 - 46:31 (06:35)
This episode discusses the responsibility of social media companies in maximizing long-term happiness to increase the well-being of users rather than driving them towards political propaganda and horror stories, which puts them in defend mode.
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In the long term, social media should prioritize the happiness and well-being of individuals instead of solely focusing on profits through sources like subscriptions.
39:56 - 41:58 (02:02)
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In the long term, social media should prioritize the happiness and well-being of individuals instead of solely focusing on profits through sources like subscriptions. The responsibility falls on the product itself to maximize long-term benefits for their users, as seen with young women posting sexually suggestive photos of themselves to gain attention.
ChapterResponsibility of Social Media in Maximizing Long-term Happiness
Episode#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The front right cortex of the brain puts us into defend mode, where we spend more time being defensive and less time discovering new things.
41:58 - 44:04 (02:05)
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The front right cortex of the brain puts us into defend mode, where we spend more time being defensive and less time discovering new things. In a diverse and liberal democracy, people would ideally be in discover mode most of the time, leading to progress and growth.
ChapterResponsibility of Social Media in Maximizing Long-term Happiness
Episode#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The conversation explores the impact of social media on society, analyzing how it affects our psychology, mental wellbeing, and the ways in which it drives narratives in journalism.
44:04 - 46:31 (02:26)
Summary
The conversation explores the impact of social media on society, analyzing how it affects our psychology, mental wellbeing, and the ways in which it drives narratives in journalism.