The Dangers of Social Media with Tim O’Hearn | Author of "Framed" & Rogue Software Engineer

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The dangers of social media are more real than ever, and in this episode, rogue software engineer and author Tim O’Hearn peels back the curtain on how these platforms manipulate your behavior, restrict your freedom, and reshape your reality — often without you realizing it.

Tim's unique vantage point—building social media algorithms from the inside—offers a rare glimpse into the black hat social media tactics used by platforms to hijack your attention and profit from your addiction. Whether you’re a content creator, marketer, or everyday user worried about mental health and your shrinking organic reach, this episode connects directly with your concerns.

We explore the rise and fall of platforms like MySpace, TikTok, and Clubhouse, and how the decline of organic reach on Instagram is no accident—it's by design. If you’ve ever questioned why you’re being shadowbanned, or felt like bots are running the show, Tim's breakdown of the dead internet theory 2025 and how bots control the internet will leave you stunned.

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