

Katherine Dee
Writer and internet ethnographer. She writes about the internet on her subset called Default Friend.
Top 5 podcasts with Katherine Dee
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Mar 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
#606 - Katherine Dee - The Rise And Fall Of The Girlboss Meme
Katherine Dee, a writer and internet historian, dives into the wild world of female internet subcultures. She explores the origins and decline of the girlboss meme and what that reflects about modern femininity. Katherine discusses the evolving narratives of sexuality, touching on societal pressures and the impact of platforms like TikTok. She also shares insights on relationship dynamics, rejection sensitivity, and the importance of emotional intelligence in dating, making for a thought-provoking and entertaining conversation.

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Aug 29, 2025 • 32min
Do mass shootings begin online?
Katherine Dee, a keen internet ethnographer and writer, dives into the unsettling dynamics surrounding online radicalization related to school shootings. She discusses the bizarre online presence of shooters, marked by a disarray of memes, nihilism, and political elements. Dee examines the fragmentation of identity among these individuals and raises concerns about anonymity and the fear of being overlooked. The conversation also touches on the darker influences of internet culture on youth and the chaotic aftermath of tragic events in the digital space.

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 26min
E326. Touch Grass vs Transhuman: The Battle of the New Digital Age - Katherine Dee
In a captivating conversation, Katherine Dee, a sharp commentator on the digital age, illuminates the chaotic impact of influencers, AI, and social media. She critiques the decline of legacy media, labeling TikTok as 'digital fentanyl,' and reveals our frantic pursuit of genuine connections in a screen-saturated world. The discussion spans the perils of digital parenting, the saturation felt by independent creators, and the haunting permanence of online content, presenting a thought-provoking look at our increasingly surreal reality.

Apr 7, 2024 • 45min
TikTok Culture - Katherine Dee | Maiden Mother Matriarch 67
Writer and online culture expert Katherine Dee discusses the positive aspects of TikTok, the internet's impact on women's sexuality, and the misconceptions about femcels. They explore diverse TikTok content, the intersection of technology and society, authenticity on Twitter and TikTok, and the influence of online spaces on women's sexuality.

Nov 2, 2023 • 51min
Katherine Dee — On Attention, Astroturfing and the Nostalgia Trap (EP.187)
Katherine Dee, a writer and journalist, discusses the role of Twitter in journalism, escaping the nostalgia trap, and healing our attention spans. They also explore the complexities of social class, the influence of social media platforms, and the tendency to romanticize the past. Other topics include attractive women on Twitter, etiquette, literature, and viral food trends.