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The History of Bad Ideas: Facebook Friends
May 2, 2024
Philosopher and journalist Kathleen Stock discusses the performative nature of online friendship on Facebook. The episode explores how social media impacts relationships, mental well-being, and academic susceptibility to its madness. Are the failings of online friendship more about Facebook or us? Stay tuned for future episodes on bad ideas and discussions on antisemitism.
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- Online friendships have become performative, raising questions about authenticity and connections.
- Social media exposes darker human behaviors like envy, narcissism, and anxiety.
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The Influence of Social Media on Human Relationships
Social media platforms like Facebook have altered the dynamics of human relationships over the past couple of decades, impacting concepts of friendship and social interaction. The introduction of social media has blurred the lines between public and private interactions, creating an audience for everyday interactions. The ability to showcase one's life publicly has led to changing notions of friendship and individuality as relationships play out in a semi-public realm.
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