The New Liberal Podcast Why are we all so Chronically Online? ft. Rebecca Jennings
Dec 21, 2022
Explore the addictive nature of outrage and political hobbyism on social media. Discuss the weaponization of social media and the lack of gatekeepers. Examine the dominance of negative and divisive content online. Explore the fixation on small differences between Millennials and Gen Z. Share personal experiences of going viral and facing both praise and backlash. Discuss the hypersexualized portrayal of women in comic book art. Critique specific controversial tweets and discuss online controversies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Weaponization of Social Media
04:28 • 11min
The Viral Cycle: Controversy vs Universally Agreed Topics
15:11 • 21min
The Narcissism of Small Differences and the Feud Between Millennials and Gen Z
36:16 • 2min
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Going Viral
38:32 • 2min
Portrayal of Women in Comic Book Art and Its Connection to Pornography
40:38 • 7min
Cheering for the Worst Tweet
47:56 • 2min
Controversial Statements, Ukraine Tweets, and LinkedIn Influencers
49:27 • 6min