Consuming Information and Social Media Platforms

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The speakers reflect on their experiences consuming information during the early days of the COVID pandemic, discuss changes in their information diet, and delve into the influence of algorithms and ad ecosystems on social media platforms.

George Mack joins the NIA boys to discuss Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:27) - Ricky Gervais and the Power of Comedy
(00:09:04) - George’s Background
(00:13:01) - The Midwit Meme: Guide To Life
(00:20:09) - The Rise of Voice Training
(00:28:54) - Ideas that sound crazy today -- but will be obvious in 10-20 years
(00:40:17) - Kids and Technology
(00:51:39) - Video Game Psychology
(01:05:32) - US vs. UK
(01:17:20) - Ignored Ideas that will be studied by historians
(01:24:54) - The Future of Digital Ads
(01:36:04) - The Swedish House Mafia Machine
(01:47:31) - Smartphone Paradox

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