Pop Apologists 263: Meghan Markle & the History of Influencers ft. Taylor Lorenz
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Mar 5, 2025 Join a lively discussion about internet culture and its impact on society. Explore the evolution of social media fame and the challenges of navigating personal connections online. Delve into the rise of AI influencers and the ethical dilemmas they bring. Unpack the contrasting experiences of public figures like Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow in the media spotlight. Plus, insights on parasocial relationships and the emotional toll of online scrutiny create a captivating conversation about authenticity and society's obsession with curated lives.
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Socialite Rank's Impact
- Socialite Rank, a website ranking socialites, demonstrated how anonymous individuals could disrupt social hierarchies.
- This foreshadowed how online opinions, even from strangers, influence people today.
People Magazine's Vine
- Taylor Lorenz ran People Magazine’s Vine account in 2015.
- She discusses the relief of extinct platforms like Vine and Tumblr.
Tumblr Nostalgia
- Lauren and Chandler reminisce about their Tumblr days.
- Lauren's Tumblr name was "Red Combat Boots."
