

The Psychology of Social Media feat. Dr. Steve Rathje
11 snips Jul 19, 2024
Join Dr. Steve Rathje, a psychologist, as he discusses the psychology behind social media virality, the impact of smartphone usage, effects on mental health, changes in social media content, Dead Internet Theory, and personality quizzes. Explore how negativity drives engagement, challenges in changing minds, and the reliability of personality assessments. Delve into the influence of social media on mental health, the rise of ads, and the prevalence of AI bots in online content.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Psychological Impact of Social Media Virality
02:40 • 15min
Exploring the Effects of Smartphone Usage and Alternative Causes
17:40 • 2min
Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
19:34 • 14min
Exploring Changes in Social Media Content and Impact of Ads
33:19 • 4min
The Dead Internet Theory: AI Agents and Bots Dominating Online Content
36:50 • 12min
Analysis of Personality Quizzes in Psychology
48:53 • 3min
Understanding Personality Assessments and Misinformation on Social Media
51:41 • 9min