Journalist and author Helen Lewis joins the hosts for a Christmas quiz. They discuss grappling with a heavyset man in judo, play a guessing game about a guru, and explore controversial figures and changing opinions. The conversation also includes enemas, expansion ideas, identifying false options, and identifying fake flavors in a tonic drink. The podcast wraps up with the Christmas quiz results and a playful discussion about future competitions and new projects.
Private group chats offer a sense of freedom for self-expression and a retreat from the drawbacks of large public social networks.
Group chats can have dominating voices and influence workplace culture.
Evolving communication platforms reflect shifting social dynamics, including niche communities and dominant individuals in conversations.
Deep dives
Steve Jobs' Mystical Reflections
In a letter to a friend, Steve Jobs wrote, 'Somehow though beneath it all, it doesn't change. Do you understand?'
Steve Jobs' Last Words
According to Walter Isaacson's biography, Steve Jobs' final words were, 'Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow.'
The Rise of Private Group Chats
Helen Lewis is creating a Radio 4 series exploring the history and dynamics of private group chats, such as WhatsApp and Telegram. She will delve into the shift away from public social media and the reasons behind it. The series will investigate the impact of group chats on workplace dynamics, social movements, and political decision-making.
Retreating to Silos for Healthier Communication
Helen Lewis highlights the appeal of retreating to smaller social media communities and private group chats, where people feel more free to express themselves. She discusses the drawbacks of large public social networks and the dynamics within group chats, including dominating voices and the effect on workplace culture.
Resolving to Disconnect from Twitter
Matt and Helen discuss their plans for the new year. Matt contemplates disconnecting from Twitter due to its declining appeal and the prevalence of negative discourse. He acknowledges the benefits of retreating to alternative platforms like TikTok, while Helen expresses interest in exploring the dynamics of private group chats.
Navigating Social Media's Impact on Communication
Helen Lewis reflects on the impact of evolving communication platforms, from ASL requests in early online chats to the rise of private group chats like WhatsApp and Telegram. She explores how these changes reflect shifting social dynamics, including the tendency for certain individuals to dominate conversations and the move towards more siloed, niche communities.
Time to grab a hot chocolate, cosy up to the fire, and wrack your brain to see how much attention you've been paying to all those gurus... that's right it is time for the annual Guru quiz!
Luckily for us, the esteemed journalist and author, Helen Lewis, is back as a combined special guest and quiz master. Prepare for stunning revelations, scintillating dystopic erotic fiction, and more nootropic stimulation than you can shake a stick at.
So who will triumph this year Chris or Matt? And how will Helen fare when the tables are turned? Join us, find out, and have a happy Christmas/non-denominational Winter holiday season!
And don't worry, there might be just a little bit more DTG goodness to come before the end of 2023...
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