what is Social Media doing to us?

Articles about social media platforms and their effects on society.

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The ‘Enshittification’ of TikTok

Cory Doctorow wired.com

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Today, everything is about speed and real time. We are no longer concerned with real space.

AAndreas Vlach

Paul Virilio

Can BeReal Deliver On Its Promise?

Kushaan Shah mindmeld.substack.com

Lillian Sheng

Dark Brandon is fandom culture

Max Read maxread.substack.com

Keely Adler

In the Next Era of Social, Build Rituals, Not Habits

Anu Atluru every.to

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How to Leave Dying Social Media Platforms

Medium doctorow.medium.com

Keely Adler

Do the Kids Think They’re Alright?

Eli George jonathanhaidt.substack.com

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Commencement Address

Jacinda Ardern harvardmagazine.com

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The flattening of intent across algorithms has created a new competitive landscape. The musician isn’t competing for attention/fandom between others in their genre. An artist being forced to be an influencer before they are an artist is not a “I think we are good” software environment. Far from it. They are competing against a pornstar on a... See more

Reggie James • Threads & Presentations

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An artist being forced to be an influencer before they are an artist