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Ep92: Is social media in it's current state doomed?

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In this episode Herman & Jason talk about their early experiences with online forums and social media, while critically examining the evolution of these platforms. They discuss the shift from niche communities to mass-market content machines, exploring the impact of commercial interests, addiction-driven design, and the rise of AI-generated content. The conversation culminates in brainstorming ideas for a more human-centric social media future, balancing connection with mindful engagement.

Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:

- Evolution of online communities from forums to modern social media

- Impact of commercial interests on social media platform design

- Potential future directions for more ethical, human-centric social platforms

Thanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:

- The Idea Roastery - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herman-jason

- Apple Podcasts: The Idea Roastery - https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-idea-roastery/id1566662429

- Spotify: The Idea Roastery - https://open.spotify.com/show/5R4tKNUYdD3OfF1bU40aVR

- YouTube: @theidearoastery - https://www.youtube.com/@theidearoastery

For more from us:

Herman: https://herman.bearblog.dev

Jason: https://www.jforte.me

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89 episodes

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Content provided by Herman Martinus and Jason Forte, Herman Martinus, and Jason Forte. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Herman Martinus and Jason Forte, Herman Martinus, and Jason Forte or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode Herman & Jason talk about their early experiences with online forums and social media, while critically examining the evolution of these platforms. They discuss the shift from niche communities to mass-market content machines, exploring the impact of commercial interests, addiction-driven design, and the rise of AI-generated content. The conversation culminates in brainstorming ideas for a more human-centric social media future, balancing connection with mindful engagement.

Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:

- Evolution of online communities from forums to modern social media

- Impact of commercial interests on social media platform design

- Potential future directions for more ethical, human-centric social platforms

Thanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms:

- The Idea Roastery - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herman-jason

- Apple Podcasts: The Idea Roastery - https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-idea-roastery/id1566662429

- Spotify: The Idea Roastery - https://open.spotify.com/show/5R4tKNUYdD3OfF1bU40aVR

- YouTube: @theidearoastery - https://www.youtube.com/@theidearoastery

For more from us:

Herman: https://herman.bearblog.dev

Jason: https://www.jforte.me

  continue reading

89 episodes

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