From the “PAFACAA” bill to the next front of the youth loneliness epidemic, the gang and a special guest digest the tech news of the moment.

Takeaways

Eventbrite has the potential to offer features that help users find events to meet like-minded people.
Innovative event ideas, such as marking attendees' availability, can enhance the event experience.
Digital communities have faced challenges in the events space, with limited success on platforms like Facebook and Reddit.
The quality and curation of events play a crucial role in attracting attendees.
The impact of VR and AR on events is an area of interest and exploration.
Virtual events saw a significant rise during the pandemic but have declined since then.
The creator economy is a growing field with exciting opportunities for events and experiences.

Chapters

00:00:00 Doing It Live vs. Prep
00:00:30 Introducing Julia Hartz of Eventbrite
00:00:53 The Quirks of Zoom Interactions
00:01:12 The Heart Emoji Conundrum
00:01:27 Filling in for Brit
00:02:09 Discussing Brit's Iconic Glasses
00:02:42 Tech Headlines Preview
00:03:04 Julia Hartz in the Hot Seat
00:03:28 TikTok Ban Discussion Begins
00:04:31 Potential Global Impact of TikTok Ban
00:05:43 Process of Banning TikTok in the U.S.
00:06:39 The PUFACA Bill and TikTok
00:07:30 Jokes About the TikTok Bill Acronym
00:08:04 Custom Merchandise Ideas for PUFACA
00:08:34 Political Branding and TikTok
00:09:09 AOC's Vote Against TikTok Ban
00:09:33 Challenge of Explaining TikTok Ban to Public
00:10:13 Mental Health Impact of Smartphones on Youth
00:10:56 Shift in Chinese Government's Tech Strategy
00:11:19 Political Risks of TikTok Ban Before Elections
00:12:48 Possibility of TikTok Divestiture
00:13:04 Dating Scene and Event Trends
00:13:25 Resurgence of Live Experiences
00:14:21 Role of Eventbrite in the Event Ecosystem
00:15:40 Impact of COVID on Event Trends
00:16:24 Rise of Niche Events
00:17:56 Loneliness Epidemic and Finding Meaning
00:19:21 Future of Event Discovery and Participation
00:20:02 Role of Smartphones in Social Regression
00:21:13 Importance of Reparenting Ourselves on Smartphone Use
00:22:40 Resurgence of Live Events Post-COVID
00:23:44 Trend of Silent Book Clubs
00:24:39 Shift from Dating Apps to Real-Life Connections
00:25:22 Business of Event Ticketing and Discovery
00:26:18 Role of Facebook in Event Distribution
00:27:21 Challenge of Event Discovery Online
00:28:04 Importance of Highly Curated Events
00:29:10 Niche as the New Mass in Event Trends
00:30:21 Future of Eventbrite and Event Curation

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