Modern Wisdom

#582 - Zack Telander - TikTok Dancing Through The Apocalypse

Jan 28, 2023

Zack Telander, a weightlifter, coach, and YouTuber, dives into the alarming effects of TikTok on youth, discussing issues like Digital Dementia and Tourette's-like tics in young viewers. He critiques TikTok's addictive nature and its potential as a 'digital weapon,' impacting aspirations and cognitive abilities. The conversation also tackles the political biases in AI tools like Grammarly and ChatGPT, and sheds light on the unsettling dynamics of workplace culture and the complexities of gender interactions in gym settings.

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Because of its content TikTok is forbidden in China.

01:38

Protein Wisdom

01:03

The Pros and Cons of Regulating Supplements

02:11

The Effects of the Toxic Male Gaze on Male Fitness Enthusiasts

02:35

Intro

5min

The Influence of TikTok on Aspirations and Intelligence

2min

The TikTok Paradox

17min

Navigating Social Media and Language Dynamics

8min

Navigating Political Bias in AI

7min

From Perks to Layoffs: A Tech Industry Reflection

12min

Boxing, Supplements, and Cultural Comedy

14min

Navigating Gym Culture and Gender Dynamics

11min

Innovative Podcasting: Merging Weightlifting with Engaging Conversations

4min

Zack Telander is a weightlifter, coach & YouTuber.

TikTok may be a colossal waste of time, but at least most people consider it to be harmless. A recently blog post made me think differently and today we look at the world's first digital weapon of mass-destruction through pleasure rather than pain.

Expect to learn why Digital Dementia is a real phenomenon, how young girls are developing tourettes-like tics from watching videos, the dangers of atrophying focus through watching too much TikTok, why Grammarly and ChatGPT are no longer impartial, the awkwardness of vlogging a day in the life at Google when you get laid-off, whether calling a man bald is sexual harassment and much more...

Extra Stuff:

Gurwinder’s article - https://gurwinder.substack.com/p/tiktok-may-be-a-chinese-bio-weapon

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