

How Social Media Exploits Creators with Taylor Lorenz
7 snips Dec 20, 2023
Adam Conover is joined by Taylor Lorenz, an internet expert and author of "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet," to discuss the evolution of social media, the impact on journalism, the exploitation and inequality of creators, and the challenges of creative labor on social media platforms.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Impact of Social Media on Journalism
04:02 • 10min
The Rise of Mommy Bloggers and the Evolution of Content Creation
14:11 • 21min
The Power Dynamics of Social Media Platforms
35:27 • 7min
Exploitation and Inequality in Social Media Platforms
42:49 • 7min
The Evolution of Social Media Platforms and Exploitation of Creators
50:18 • 3min
Challenges and Controversies of Creative Labor on Social Media
53:44 • 8min
The Perceived Value of Independence and the Lie of Prestigious Institutions
01:01:16 • 17min
The Rise, Fall, and Ongoing Connection of Social Media
01:18:32 • 3min