Chapter
The Strip Mall Effect and the Destruction of the Weird Internet
01:23 - 05:08 (03:45)
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.
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The speakers talk about the stress of being fully immersed in the "Zuck vortex" and how they turn to eating Doritos to cope.
01:23 - 01:58 (00:34)
Summary
The speakers talk about the stress of being fully immersed in the "Zuck vortex" and how they turn to eating Doritos to cope.
ChapterThe Strip Mall Effect and the Destruction of the Weird Internet
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In the early days of the internet, there was a fear that big social media sites like Facebook would take over and destroy the unique and quirky websites that gave the internet its character.
01:59 - 03:22 (01:22)
Summary
In the early days of the internet, there was a fear that big social media sites like Facebook would take over and destroy the unique and quirky websites that gave the internet its character. This article explores that concern and its relevance to the current era of the internet.
ChapterThe Strip Mall Effect and the Destruction of the Weird Internet
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The negative impacts of Facebook can be attributed to Mark Zuckerberg's ego, his belief in being always right about the future, no qualms about lying and cheating to expand Facebook, and his fundamental belief that keeping people on the site longer is good.
03:22 - 05:08 (01:46)
Summary
The negative impacts of Facebook can be attributed to Mark Zuckerberg's ego, his belief in being always right about the future, no qualms about lying and cheating to expand Facebook, and his fundamental belief that keeping people on the site longer is good.