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Mentioned in 24 episodes

Extremely Online

The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet

Book • 2023

In 'Extremely Online,' Taylor Lorenz provides a comprehensive and deeply reported chronicle of the internet's impact on modern society.

The book explores how social platforms' power users have radically altered our expectations of content, connection, purchasing, and power.

Lorenz documents the rise of influencers, from 'mommy bloggers' who first monetized their personal brands to teens who reinvented fame through selfie videos and young creators on TikTok who are leveraging new opportunities.

The book highlights the disruptive changes in modern capitalism, creating new sectors of the economy and empowering previously marginalized groups, while also discussing the darker aspects of this digital revolution, such as exploitation and disinformation.

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Mentioned in 24 episodes

Mentioned by

Clay Shirky

while discussing the creator economy and its impact on social media platforms.

The potential US TikTok ban — and what's at stake | Clay Shirky

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as her own best-selling book chronicling the rise of the content creator industry.

The Dark Truth Behind Ashton Hall’s Morning Routine w/ Matt Bernstein

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

in the podcast introduction, highlighting the book's relevance to the discussion on AI's impact on education.

Why Students Can't Stop Using ChatGPT

Recommended by the host as her own bestselling book that is now available in paperback.

Is this the end of the open web?

Written by

Taylor Lorenz

, it chronicles the history of the content creator industry and the rise of social media.

Elon Musk's God complex

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

at the end of the podcast as her bestselling book.

Tween Podcasters Are Taking Over the Internet

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

at the end of the podcast as her best-selling book.

Undercover AI ‘College Protester’ Bots for Cops

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as documenting the rise of the influencer industry and the attention economy.

ChatGPT Is Becoming A Religion: The Rise of People Worshiping A.I.

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as her bestselling book, now available in paperback.

How the Media Tricks You Into Loving the Police

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as a book she wrote about the history of the content creator industry.

Taylor Lorenz on Joe Rogan, Joe Biden and goodbye to big media.

Recommended by

Taylor Lorenz

, which documents the rise of the influencer industry.

Silicon Valley Wants Endless War

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

at the end of the podcast as her national bestselling book.

They're trying to ban posting about abortion online

Recommended by

PJ Vogt

as a book with good stories about modern internet fame.

The Fond Du Lac Apartment Mystery

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as a book that she wrote regarding the shift that we're seeing a record assault on online speech rights.

The Take It Down Act Is a Free Speech Killer

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as her bestselling book about the history of the content creator industry.

The Death of Rainbow Capitalism w/ Matt Bernstein

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as being out now on paperback and available wherever books are sold.

The Public Health Internet Is Crumbling

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as her bestselling book, which is now available in paperback with a new cover.

How The Government Tracks Your Life

Mentioned by

Taylor Lorenz

as being available on paperback with a new cover.

Are kindness influencers bad?

Mentioned by

David Pierce

as a history of the social internet.

Who built the internet? And who will save it?

Written by

Taylor Lorenz

, documenting the history of online fame, influence, and power.

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