Ingrid Gould-Ellen, a Professor at NYU's Wagner School, dives into the perplexing issues surrounding housing assistance, specifically Section 8 vouchers. She discusses the baffling case of one listener struggling to find an apartment in Fond du Lac despite government support. The conversation broadens to explore the pitfalls of the housing system, including systemic inequality and administrative challenges. Additionally, they touch on the evolving landscape of internet fame and its implications for personal connections, capturing the intersection of housing and digital culture.
Exploring inactive apps and platforms can lead to reconnecting with old contacts and discovering digital ghost towns.
Hiring someone to consume and summarize social media content can reduce stress and free up time.
Deep dives
The Appeal of Exploring Dormant Online Platforms
The recommendation is to delve into inactive apps or platforms that were previously used, which provides a unique experience of wandering through digital ghost towns and discovering who is still present. It allows for reconnecting with old contacts and potentially reaching out to them. The speaker personally finds it a refreshing break from overwhelming current social media platforms.
The Practice of Hiring a Content Consumer
The speaker recommends hiring someone to consume and aggregate content on various social media platforms, relieving the burden of content consumption and reducing the fear of missing out. The speaker employed someone to watch and summarize their Instagram stories for a week, resulting in feelings of mental relief. They emphasize the effectiveness of hiring a content consumer to engage with abundant online content, thereby freeing up time and reducing stress.
Taylor Lorenz's Book 'Extremely Online'
The podcast host praises Taylor Lorenz's book 'Extremely Online' and describes it as a collection of stories and fables about the invention of modern internet fame and influence. The book delves into the complexities of online fame and provides an insightful analysis of social media dynamics and trends.
Why would the government give Korianne a coupon for a free apartment that she can’t find? We have a question from a listener who finds herself very lost in Wisconsin. And a bonus question, from the internet’s own Taylor Lorenz: What happens when you pay someone else to surf your internet?