Chapter
The Paradox of Social Transparency
55:56 - 1:00:14 (04:17)
The more socially transparent we become, the harder it is to do things that would make us popular, as they become more visible to others. The use of club nights as a signal to others is discussed, however, for some, even this looks too shallow and they choose not to attend.
Clips
The usage of social media to share photos from club nights serve as a signal to others and is a key feature of the product, despite the activity being largely unchanged since 2006.
55:56 - 58:28 (02:31)
Club nights, social media
Summary
The usage of social media to share photos from club nights serve as a signal to others and is a key feature of the product, despite the activity being largely unchanged since 2006.
ChapterThe Paradox of Social Transparency
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The more you know and can see socially, the harder it is to engage in activities that would gain popularity without appearing shallow.
58:28 - 1:00:14 (01:45)
Popularity
Summary
The more you know and can see socially, the harder it is to engage in activities that would gain popularity without appearing shallow. Explicitly endorsing an event as a means of showing off is often seen as disingenuous.