The Deprogram Episode 206 - Grass Touchers vs Doom Scrollers (Ft. Taylor Lorenz)
Nov 7, 2025
In this engaging discussion, journalist Taylor Lorenz shares insights from her groundbreaking work in internet culture and tech policy. She reveals her journey from mainstream newsrooms to independent platforms and discusses the consequences of lawmakers' digital ignorance. Taylor critiques the left's responses to online culture and highlights the rise of dark money in influencer networks. She emphasizes the importance of media literacy while predicting the future of content formats, demonstrating that the attention economy will evolve but personal branding will endure.
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Lifelong Hustle Built Her Career
- Taylor Lorenz describes working nonstop and having worked since age 11 in varied jobs.
- She credits outworking others as her main advantage in journalism and content creation.
Internet Is Mainstream Culture
- Online culture now shapes mainstream politics, economics, and culture in profound ways.
- Taylor Lorenz argues understanding the internet is essential to shape public life rather than dismiss it out of hand.
Be Pro-Tech, Protect Civil Liberties
- Fight for pro-tech policies on the left instead of ceding platforms to the far right.
- Build better tools, resist identity-based bans, and prioritize privacy and civil liberties.
