Jon Ronson joins the discussion on culture wars and public shaming. They talk about the TikTok ban and AOC being hounded by protesters. Explore the origins of cancel culture and the impact of social media on activism and politics. Discuss the evolution of identity politics and media polarization, along with the dangers of mislabeling groups. Dive into the rise and fall of public shaming and the importance of genuine connections in a digital world.

Topics include woke AI creating diverse images, interview with Libs of TikTok founder, the impact of long COVID on society and trust in institutions, navigating challenges of long COVID, and the importance of journalism in providing contextual understanding.

Tina Nguyen shares insights on the conservative movement's college recruitment pipeline in her new memoir. The podcast also covers AI advancements, Jon Stewart's return to hosting, and Jon Favreau's Twitter habits. Dive into the world of right-wing journalism, MAGA madness, and the evolution of Tucker Carlson.

Exploring habituation, authoritarian regimes normalization, paying to quit social media addiction, repeating lies belief, Meta's political content halt, Biden on TikTok, Selena Gomez deepfake scam, tech-induced comas impact, algorithm changes on social media, TikTok politics and deep fake scams, habituation in brain and stimuli perception, social media habituation neuroscience, political integrity post-Trump, unraveling misinformation impact, Julia Roberts empathy and Chinese perspective

Tech reporter Kara Swisher talks about the self-importance of Silicon Valley, whether its leaders are more or less fascist than we think, and how big tech ate the media industry. They also discuss Apple's Vision Pro headset, Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelce saving American monoculture.

Peter Hamby, host of Snapchat’s Good Luck America, discusses the challenges faced by the media industry, including mass layoffs and the decline in news consumption. They also explore the impact of tech companies like Facebook and Google, the addictive nature of TikTok, and the need for content moderation and regulations to protect children from harmful design in social media platforms. The podcast delves into the changing landscape of journalism, the success of the New York Times in transitioning to a subscription model, and the difficulties in balancing entertainment and reliable information in journalism.

Author Kyle Chayka joins Jon Favreau to discuss how algorithms in online feeds push us into the mainstream, affecting what we consume and the quality of what gets made. They also explore the introverts economy, the return to popular content on streaming platforms, the impact of algorithmic feeds on the physical world and globalization, resetting our relationship with social media, and the effects of algorithms on boredom and dissatisfaction.

Bestselling author R. F. Kuang discusses cultural appropriation, the impact of social media on writing, and the challenges of navigating feedback and reviews as an author. The conversation also delves into the importance of meaningful communication outside of social media, emphasizing the value of letter writing and in-person interactions.

Wharton professor and author Katy Milkman shares the science behind habit formation, temptation bundling, and strategies for sticking to New Year's resolutions. The panel also discusses their own resolutions for 2024 and the challenges of behavior change.

Exploring the rise of sobriety among Gen Z, including the concept of 'soft sobriety' and the support systems available. Discussing the relationship between smoking and drinking and the role of alcohol in cooperation among primates. Delving into the effects of alcohol on social interactions, creativity, and mental well-being. Exploring the changing attitudes towards alcohol among Gen Z, alternative substances, and health consciousness.