Actors Strike, CEOs Whine, And EVEN MORE Making Money Online
Jul 14, 2023
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Parker Molloy joins the hosts to discuss the SAG strike, rich media CEOs, and social media curation. They also talk about Twitter paying creators and Elon Musk's deserted island tweet.
SAG-AFTRA actors strike highlights industry labor disputes.
Media CEOs lack empathy towards writers and actors' financial struggles.
Social media curation and mental well-being amid toxic online interactions.
Deep dives
The Futility of Musk's Promises
Elon Musk's history of unfulfilled promises, such as air-bricks and car elevators, undermines his credibility and intentions, showcasing his tendency to fail to deliver on innovative ideas.
The Deterioration of Social Media Platforms
Discussions on the declining value of social media due to its negative impact on personal well-being, the fostering of animosity, and the prioritization of engagement over meaningful interaction.
Challenging Engagement with Social Media
Struggles with maintaining a positive presence on social platforms, dealing with toxic interactions, and reevaluating the balance between engagement and mental health.
Questioning the Value of Online Interactions
Reflections on the diminishing returns of online discourse, the emotional toll of constant engagement, and the desire to prioritize offline activities for mental well-being.
Finding Peace in Offline Pursuits
Seeking solace in offline activities like reading, outdoor endeavors, and personal hobbies in response to the overwhelming negativity and time consumption of online engagement.
Hi. Parker Molloy (@parkermolloy) joins Katy and Cody to talk about the Screen Actors Guild going on strike, the ultra-rich media CEOs who want your sympathy, and why there's no reason that social media companies have to show you everyone's awful opinion all the time.
SAG-AFTRA on strike: https://apnews.com/article/hollywood-actors-strike-ca3e3eddc910f1e52d618e5e3c394554
Disney CEO Bob Iger says writers and actors not being "realistic": https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/bob-iger-writers-actors-strike-disney-ceo-1235669169/
Hollywood studios "endgame" is to let writers go broke: https://deadline.com/2023/07/writers-strike-hollywood-studios-deal-fight-wga-actors-1235434335/
Here's Parker's newsletter on social media curation: https://www.readtpa.com/p/against-the-eat-your-vegetables-approach
Twitter starting to pay creators in their replies...as long as they're Twitter Blue subscribers: https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/13/23794189/twitter-blue-monetization-ad-revenue-sharing-payments
And here's that stupid Elon Musk tweet about being on a deserted island: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1678805016189235200
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