Washington Post tech columnist and author of Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet Taylor Lorenz explores the social history of the internet. How did Mommy Bloggers shape the creator economy? What is Vine's influence on today's social media ecosystem – and how can its demise be a lesson for creators and platforms? Plus, why is it important to remain optimistic about social media platforms and technology?

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About Taylor Lorenz

Taylor Lorenz is a technology columnist for The Washington Post’s business section covering online culture. Previously, she was a technology reporter for The New York Times business section, The Atlantic, and The Daily Beast. Her writing has appeared in New York magazine, Rolling Stone, Outside magazine, Fast Company, and more.

Show Notes & Resources:

Daily Dot

Okay Go - Here It Goes Again

Tiger Beat

Heather Armstrong

Mommy Bloggers

Famous Birthdays

Casey Neistat interviews Robert Kinsel

Stream Con

Elsagate

Adpocalypse

Credits

Hosted by Jamie Cohen

Audio edited and mixed by Josh Chapdelaine

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