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Extremely Online with Taylor Lorenz

Aug 19, 2023
Discussion on 'Extremely Online' book and significance of pre-orders. The rise of content creators and their impact. Heat preferences and COVID precautions. Mask-wearing and right-wing rage towards mainstream media. Gamergate and its impact on the online landscape. Evolution of online racism and the internet. Discussion on shocking prank and controversial YouTube video. Impact of online culture and COVID-19. Optimism and hope in challenging times.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Discussion on 'Extremely Online' Book and the Significance of Pre-Orders
01:31 • 2min
3
The Rise of Content Creators
03:14 • 12min
4
Heat Preferences and COVID Precautions
15:08 • 2min
5
Mask-Wearing and Right-Wing Rage Towards Mainstream Media
16:53 • 2min
6
Gamergate: A Coordinated Harassment Effort and Its Impact on Online Landscape
18:36 • 4min
7
The Changing Landscape of Online Racism
22:06 • 14min
8
The Evolution of the Internet
35:58 • 13min
9
Discussion on a Shocking Prank Video
48:39 • 2min
10
The Controversial YouTube Video
50:24 • 11min
11
The Impact of Online Culture and COVID-19
01:01:18 • 12min
12
Optimism and Hope in Challenging Times
01:13:21 • 7min