It's Been a Minute Coldplaygate & our fear of being watched
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Jul 25, 2025 Brittany talks with Kate Wagner, an architecture critic at The Nation, about the unsettling erosion of privacy in our lives. They dive into the viral kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert, discussing how such moments can dramatically alter our perceptions of intimacy. The duo explores the paradox of social media, revealing how casual surveillance shapes identity and self-expression. With humor, they engage in a trivia game, all while highlighting the absurdities and impacts of living under constant scrutiny.
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Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident
- At a Coldplay concert, a CEO and his head of HR jumped away on the kiss cam to avoid being seen.
- This viral moment led to public punishment and job consequences for the two executives.
Eroding Privacy Everywhere
- Viral moments like the Coldplay kiss cam show how our privacy is eroding in public and private life.
- We're at risk of being surveilled and going viral anytime we interact with others.
Social Media Normalizes Surveillance
- Social media's rise normalized sharing intimate or exploitative content for viral attention.
- This social permission to post private moments often leads to devastating consequences.
