Conspirituality 191: Extremely Online (w/Taylor Lorenz)
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Feb 1, 2024 
Taylor Lorenz, Washington Post columnist and author of a recent book on internet culture, discusses the challenges of reporting in an age of conspiracy theories and online trolling, the impact of social media on journalism, the origins and consequences of the GamerGate movement, the rise and fall of Vine and its influence on TikTok, and the difficulties faced by social media creators and journalists in adapting to different platforms and navigating online risks.
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Social Media's Impact on Legacy Media
- Social media accelerated the demise of legacy media.
- Content creators rushed in to fill the resulting information void, especially in local and niche areas.
Blogging to Traditional Media
- Taylor Lorenz's media career began with blogging, leading to a social media role at the Daily Mail.
- She notes the evolving monetization of online presence has changed career paths.
Gamergate as a Blueprint for Harassment
- Gamergate served as a blueprint for online harassment and media exploitation.
- It showed how to mainstream reactionary ideology and create controversy around marginalized groups.