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The Conundrum of Social Media Likes
2:22:42 - 2:31:59 (09:16)
In this episode, the host reflects on the complexities of social media likes and how they don't always represent genuine engagement or support. He discusses the possibility of people simply scrolling and liking everything, as well as the phenomenon of individuals presenting a fake positive persona online while being negative in real life.
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The speaker reflects on the tendency of people, especially teenagers, to prioritize the construction and presentation of a social identity on social media platforms over developing their own personal identity.
2:22:42 - 2:26:40 (03:57)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the tendency of people, especially teenagers, to prioritize the construction and presentation of a social identity on social media platforms over developing their own personal identity.
ChapterThe Conundrum of Social Media Likes
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast explores how social media likes can come from both genuine appreciation and mindless scrolling, as well as how likes can be used as a measure of success in winning people over to new ideas or opinions.
2:26:40 - 2:31:59 (05:18)
Summary
This podcast explores how social media likes can come from both genuine appreciation and mindless scrolling, as well as how likes can be used as a measure of success in winning people over to new ideas or opinions.