Exploring the impact of technology on society through the lens of a marketplace of girl influencers managed by mothers and stalked by men, as investigated by New York Times journalists Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller. Their work combines data analysis and traditional reporting to delve into the over-sexualization of young girls on social media platforms and the broader implications of digital surveillance.
Brené interviews New York Times journalists Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller, who talk about their investigation into girl influencers and what's driving the larger influencer culture across social media. This is the fourth episode in our series on the possibilities and costs of living beyond human scale.
Please note: As part of this conversation, we talk about the pervasive sexualization of young girl influencers (and girls in general) and the predatory nature of the comments they receive online.
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