Uncanny Valley | WIRED Is This The Year We Quit Social Media?
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Dec 12, 2024 In a world reshaped by social media dynamics, the hosts explore the pressures and nuances of platforms like BlueSky, Threads, and Mastodon. They debate the engaging nature of these apps versus the emotional costs of social media. The conversation delves into the importance of authentic connections and the struggle against algorithm-driven content. Ultimately, they ponder whether it's time to step back from social media altogether, weighing the balance between digital engagement and real-life interactions.
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Soul-Draining Scrolling
- Zoë Schiffer believes the constant scrolling on social media can be soul-draining.
- She notes that journalists may now find it optional to be on these platforms.
Information Overload and Toxicity
- Lauren Goode feels overwhelmed by the constant influx of information on social media.
- The shift to reporting on business and culture has increased the toxicity of comments she receives.
Adversarial Interactions
- Social media interactions often feel adversarial from the outset.
- Many users engage primarily to argue, rather than have genuine conversations.