Endless Thread Kisscams, ratcams, Barbra Streisand
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Aug 1, 2025 Join a journey through the hilarious and unexpected world of livestreams, from a Coldplay concert's Kiss Cam to the struggles of Brooklyn's rat problem. Discover how the 'Streisand Effect' showcases the quirky side of information suppression. Explore the evolving role of chief people officers in tech, and witness how a rat cam sheds light on a neighborhood's pest challenges. With humor and insight, the hosts tackle the role of surveillance in our lives while weaving in tales of love, laughter, and little critters.
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The Streisand Effect Explained
- The Streisand effect means trying to hide something online often brings it more attention.
- This was exemplified by Barbara Streisand's forced exposure of her Malibu home photos in 2003.
Kiss Cam Exposes CEO Affair
- A video shows the CEO and CPO of a billion-dollar AI startup caught in an awkward Kiss Cam moment revealing an affair.
- The CEO dropped quickly, highlighting the tension and personal scandal live at a Coldplay concert.
Social Media's Inescapable Surveillance
- Social media turns private moments into public spectacles, creating a surveillance-like environment for everyone.
- This changed how people approach personal decisions, knowing their actions might become viral content.