The Brian Lehrer Show How Your Social Media Feeds and Habits Have Changed
Jul 31, 2025
The podcast dives into how social media has shifted from personal sharing to a commercialized landscape dominated by influencers. Listeners share their evolving experiences with algorithms and engagement. Younger users express disenchantment due to outrage-fueled content, while older generations face challenges with misinformation. The discussion highlights generational differences in social media habits and invites reflection on how these changes impact what people choose to post or consume.
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Shift to Commercial Social Media
- Social media has shifted from casual personal sharing to a commercial focus with influencers and AI-generated content.
- This transformation causes users to feel disconnected and less inclined to post personal moments.
Quitting Social Media Entirely
- Joseph, 35, deleted all social media four years ago due to concerns about artificial interactions by bots and AI.
- He feels alone in quitting entirely, though some friends limit social media use, most do not cut it out completely.
Changing Posting Styles
- A listener uses Facebook stories to post factual news and counter right-wing misinformation shared among family and friends.
- Another listener uses Instagram stories for casual posts but keeps formal posts polished and less frequent.