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The Unpredictable Consequences of Social Media "Likes" and "Shares"
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The mechanisms of "likes" and "shares" on social media have resulted in a huge amount of division and reduced the quality of discourse, despite the basic human connections that society values. The addiction to the feeling of popularity and engagement raises questions about the impact on free will and the need for improved empathy and decency in online interactions.
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The speaker discusses the importance of attempting to address societal issues at a personal level, even if they are not solvable on a grand scale.
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Individual Actions
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The speaker discusses the importance of attempting to address societal issues at a personal level, even if they are not solvable on a grand scale.
ChapterThe Unpredictable Consequences of Social Media "Likes" and "Shares"
Episode#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The addictive nature of social media has led to a focus on likes and shares, resulting in unprecedented levels of division and a decrease in empathy and decency in mass discourse.
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Social Media
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The addictive nature of social media has led to a focus on likes and shares, resulting in unprecedented levels of division and a decrease in empathy and decency in mass discourse.