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fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
fromNatesilver
6 days ago
Media industry

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Film
fromKotaku
1 day ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
6 days ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
#ai
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Music production
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who stop trying to be liked are often accused of having an attitude - by the people who most benefited from them having none - Silicon Canals

Setting boundaries often leads to others perceiving you as difficult or having an attitude problem, despite unchanged competence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a kind of exhaustion that has nothing to do with how much you did today and everything to do with how many versions of yourself you performed. The tiredness isn't physical. It's the weight of translation between who you are privately and who each room requires you to become. - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion often stems from the cognitive load of managing multiple identities rather than just physical effort or workload.
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Philosophy
fromBig Think
3 days ago

The important role of ignorance in building a better society

Total freedom without laws leads to chaos; social contracts are essential for order and security in society.
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

'Outcome' Review: Keanu Reeves Is a Troubled Movie Star in Jonah Hill's Desperate and Unfunny Comedy About the Pain of Public Opinion

Hill struggles to open up despite his unabated desire for vulnerability, feeling that he had to turn his own therapy sessions into a Netflix documentary to force himself to an uncomfortably honest place.
Independent films
#survivor
fromQueerty
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Fans are loving this "passenger princess" & his new poly alliance on Survivor 50 - Queerty

Television
fromDefector
1 week ago

Welcome To The Defector 'Survivor 50' Midseason Questionnaire

The merge in Survivor significantly shifts gameplay dynamics from team-based to individual strategies, heightening tension and emphasizing strategic moves.
fromQueerty
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Fans are loving this "passenger princess" & his new poly alliance on Survivor 50 - Queerty

Television
fromDefector
1 week ago

Welcome To The Defector 'Survivor 50' Midseason Questionnaire

The merge in Survivor significantly shifts gameplay dynamics from team-based to individual strategies, heightening tension and emphasizing strategic moves.
Fashion & style
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?

Generative AI enables small fashion brands to create professional marketing content affordably and efficiently.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
4 days ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Video: Fcukers Cares About Not Caring

Fcukers' single 'If You Wanna Party, Come Over to My House' embodies a carefree, nonchalant attitude in a neo-electroclash style.
Medicine
fromNature
5 days ago

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

Bixonimania is a fabricated medical condition that highlights the dangers of misinformation in AI-generated health advice.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 days ago

4 Ways To Stay Authentic In The Age Of AI

Consumer backlash against AI in advertising stems from a perceived lack of authenticity, not the technology itself.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

'American Idol' sends 2 home after vote delay and turns back time for '90s Night

Lucas Leon performed 'It's Your Love,' a pick from judge Lionel Richie. Host Ryan Seacrest joked about Leon's age, noting that he was born in 2007.
LA Kings
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

I stopped being useful to everyone who asked and three relationships ended within six months. Not with arguments or explanations. Just a slow withdrawal once it became clear I was no longer offering what they'd originally come for. That taught me which connections were friendships and which were subscriptions. - Silicon Canals

Generosity in relationships can mask true connections, revealing that some bonds are based on utility rather than genuine closeness.
Television
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

I Hosted A Food Network Show For 6 Seasons. Here's What It Was Really Like Behind The Scenes - Tasting Table

A career in television began unexpectedly through a live cooking segment on local news, leading to numerous appearances on major networks.
#reality-tv
Women in technology
fromJezebel
1 week ago

'Survivor 50' Women are Struggling to Survive...the Editors

Reality TV editing shapes narratives and player reputations, often sidelining women's stories in favor of male-centric content.
Television
fromWIRED
3 days ago

I Asked Netflix's Reality TV Boss Why So Many Men On Dating Shows Are Terrible

Brandon Riegg aimed to create authentic reality dating shows, leading to the success of Netflix's Love Is Blind and other unique offerings.
Television
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The True Religion of Reality Television

Abuse in reality shows often intertwines with religion, creating a troubling spectacle that raises ethical concerns.
Women in technology
fromJezebel
1 week ago

'Survivor 50' Women are Struggling to Survive...the Editors

Reality TV editing shapes narratives and player reputations, often sidelining women's stories in favor of male-centric content.
Television
fromWIRED
3 days ago

I Asked Netflix's Reality TV Boss Why So Many Men On Dating Shows Are Terrible

Brandon Riegg aimed to create authentic reality dating shows, leading to the success of Netflix's Love Is Blind and other unique offerings.
Television
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

The True Religion of Reality Television

Abuse in reality shows often intertwines with religion, creating a troubling spectacle that raises ethical concerns.
Film
fromVulture
2 days ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Race Across the World review still reality TV gold and a total pleasure

Race Across the World challenges contestants to travel 12,000km with limited resources, showcasing their resilience and adaptability in a thrilling adventure.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Nobody prepares you for the exhaustion of being naturally magnetic - the way people assume your warmth has no limits, your attention has no cost, and your need to be seen doesn't exist - Silicon Canals

Emotional Magnetic Load (EML) describes the invisible weight of managing others' emotions while neglecting one's own needs.
fromApaonline
6 days ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Television
fromBustle
2 days ago

Exclusive: Lauren Conrad Reveals Why She's Never Returning To Reality TV

Lauren Conrad reunites with Laguna Beach cast for a special, reflecting on their shared experiences after 20 years since the show's premiere.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says the most damaging people in your life are rarely the obviously cruel ones - they're the ones who were kind just often enough to keep you doubting your own perception - Silicon Canals

Intermittent reinforcement creates confusion and self-doubt, making it difficult for individuals to recognize toxic relationships.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals

Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.
#openai
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
Media industry

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Intimacy Coordinators

Intimacy coordinators play a crucial role in choreographing sex scenes, ensuring safety and clarity on set.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I'm in my 30s and I recently noticed that the people I resent most aren't the ones who hurt me. They're the ones who saw exactly what was happening, had the standing to say something, and chose their own comfort over my safety. The betrayal that actually shaped me wasn't the cruelty. It was the audience. - Silicon Canals

Resentment often stems not from direct cruelty, but from the silence and inaction of those who witness harm.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Stephen Fishbach's Reality-TV Novel Is More Reality TV Than Novel | Defector

Each chronicle was the latest installment in a serial that began in 1492 and extended indefinitely into the future. A full-bearded Englishman (or Dutchman, or Scotsman, or Frenchman) landed on shores where everything was unfamiliar. After trial and triumph, the hero returned home to tell the tale.
Books
Television
fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

Connor's Mom From 'Love on the Spectrum' Explains Why His Breakup Was Too Private to Film

Connor Tomlinson initiated a breakup with Georgie Harris, valuing authenticity and maturity in their relationship.
US politics
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

How "Monitoring the Situation" Became Reality TV for Men

Political news consumption has become a form of entertainment comparable to reality TV, with people intensely monitoring developments through multiple media streams simultaneously.
fromEsquire
6 days ago

The 'Jury Duty: Company Retreat' Finale Proves Humanity's Goodness (Again)

In a rare scene of pure, wholesome heroics that tie the entire season together, he bolts in and grabs the pen out of Doug Sr.'s hand. With full sincerity in his words, he tells his boss that he's interrupting the meeting because he's 'looking out for the people that have looked out for me.'
Television
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It is no fluke that social media platforms are addictive and causing harm. They were designed that way | Van Badham

Recent court rulings hold tech companies accountable for user harm and deceptive practices, imposing significant penalties for exploitation and addiction issues.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Did America's Next Top Model' Exploit Young Black Women's Pain?

America's Next Top Model's treatment of young Black women contestants, particularly Tyra Banks' aggressive behavior toward contestant Tiffany Richardson, triggered discussions about exploitation, accountability, and the show's handling of vulnerable participants' trauma.
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

Why Is Survivor 50 Hiding the Women?

Survivor 50 has started well, but women contestants are receiving significantly less screen time and attention in the edit.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

My Friend Is Getting TikTok Famous Using My Trauma And I'm Not Sure What To Do

An advice column addresses relationship and personal challenges, including household labor expectations, coming out to religious parents, and friend exploitation of trauma.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There's nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection - just ask the contestants of The Swan

The stars were unhappy with their photos from the Vanity Fair Oscar party, it was reported after the event. The problem was the harsh lighting, the problem was the grey carpet and the grey-to-mouse coloured backdrop, the problem was the heat that broke many of the stars out in a sweat.
Television
Marketing
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The ANTM Trap: When smart leaders with good intentions still fail the IRL ethics test

Business success requires balancing achievement with ethical leadership practices; methods matter as much as results in sustainable management.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The 'bestie-fication' of media is doing a disservice to everyone

Influencers are increasingly replacing traditional journalists in interviews, leading to a shift in entertainment journalism and interview dynamics.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The State of the Game Show

The State of the Union has transformed from a constitutional requirement for the president to report to Congress into a monarchical spectacle where Congress defers to the president rather than treating him as accountable to them.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

ABC finally took a risk in casting Taylor Frankie Paul as 'The Bachelorette.' Then it couldn't adapt.

The decision to cast 31-year-old Paul as the next Bachelorette was framed as a groundbreaking change of pace for the famously risk-averse juggernaut, aiming to breathe new life into the franchise.
Television
Television
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

ABC cancels new 'Bachelorette' season after video emerges of star committing domestic abuse | Fortune

ABC cancels the new season of 'The Bachelorette' starring Taylor Frankie Paul due to a recently surfaced violent video.
#reality-television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Our lead actor doesn't know he's in a television show!' The return of an unbelievable TV hoax

Jury Duty's second season successfully recreates the original's deceptive format with a new participant, Anthony Norman, unaware he's part of a staged company retreat rather than a genuine temp job.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Television

50 seasons later, 'Survivor' bets on nostalgia to win the ratings game | Fortune

Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Our lead actor doesn't know he's in a television show!' The return of an unbelievable TV hoax

Jury Duty's second season successfully recreates the original's deceptive format with a new participant, Anthony Norman, unaware he's part of a staged company retreat rather than a genuine temp job.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Television

50 seasons later, 'Survivor' bets on nostalgia to win the ratings game | Fortune

Television
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The New Bachelorette Had the Type of Fame Producers Craved. Then It All Came Crashing Down.

ABC shelved Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season after domestic violence allegations and a 2023 video showing her hitting her ex-boyfriend surfaced publicly.
Television
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

The secret psychology behind the best backstabs in The Traitors

Scientific research reveals behavioral and physiological indicators that can help identify liars, while also explaining techniques that make deception more effective.
Television
fromDefector
1 month ago

'Survivor' Is Better When Everyone Gets A Little Silly With It

Survivor season 50 establishes itself as a silly, foolish season through its second episode while maintaining strategic depth and physical competition alongside comedic moments.
#the-traitors
Television
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

It's a trompe-l'il, it can't even turn you on': Have on-screen bodies become too unrealistic?

Despite increased sexual content in film and television, critics argue these portrayals lack genuine eroticism due to idealized bodies and choreographed encounters, potentially causing audience fatigue.
Television
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Why 'The Traitors' is the hottest show for celebrity comebacks

The Traitors has become a premier platform for celebrity image rehabilitation, with cast members gaining redemption and viral fame through strategic gameplay in the deception-based competition.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reality bites: why the wildest TV shows of the 2000s are haunting us now

Reality television from the 2000s is being retrospectively criticized for monetizing humiliation, with shows like The Biggest Loser, To Catch a Predator, and America's Next Top Model now examined for their exploitative practices and cruelty.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Hunt for the Next Heated Rivalry Is Not That Simple

Heated Rivalry's unexpected success on HBO Max has sparked industry interest in sports romance content, but executives warn against creating derivative clones of the show.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

One Television Show Has Defined America for 25 Years. I Saw Up Close Why It Became an Obsession.

Survivor transformed into a cultural phenomenon that created devoted fan communities, with contestants becoming celebrities worthy of cruise ship meet-and-greets decades after the show's 2000 debut.
fromDefector
1 month ago

I Lost My Mind Watching (Almost) All Of 'Survivor' In A Year

Over the last year or so, I have had a recurring dream in which I am a player on Survivor. It's not always the same dream, exactly, but the format generally holds: I have made it to the final seven or so, and I am fighting for my life. I don't think I would be good at Survivor, and that's how I always know it's a dream; I wouldn't sniff final seven.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Donal Lynch: Spare me the outrage. We all watched and judged along with Tyra Banks and the reality TV 'villains'

The interviewer has just asked her about Shandi, a long-ago contestant from the second season of America's Next Top Model. Remember, Tyra? The one the show filmed having what may or may not have been non-consensual sex, while in an alcohol-induced blackout? The one where producers followed up by insisting they capture the poor girl's tearful phone confession to her distraught boyfriend back home? The one still traumatised to this day?
Television
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Competency porn: is there any greater escapism than watching a capable person on TV?

Audiences increasingly seek escapism through media that showcases calm, expert performance and everyday professional competence rather than sensational or fantastical drama.
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Traitors Is Playing Its Villain Game Perfectly

Michael's ouster came largely at the hands of the man who holds claim to being the season's second-biggest villain - especially if you ask Bachelor fans - Colton Underwood. The roundtable at the end of episode five turned into a battle of wills and words with Michael trying to alliterate his way into taking out Colton and Colton expressing what increasingly appeared to be the will of the entire cast to be rid of Michael once and for all.
Television
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Consequences are making a comeback! Former reality star torpedoes her TV return with racist Bad Bunny rant - Queerty

Jill Zarin was removed from the RHONY reunion series The Golden Life after posting racist comments about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
Television
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Kelce Discusses Mother-In-Law Donna Kelce's Role on 'Traitors': 'She Nailed It'

Donna Kelce appeared on The Traitors Season 4 as the Secret Traitor, was eliminated in Episode 3, and received praise from daughter-in-law Kylie Kelce.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Love the work, hate the slaps: Creators and fans wrestle with the dark side of the micro drama boom

"Bound by Honor," billed as a "top series" on ReelShort, opens with a young woman being drugged and coerced into marriage. In "Divorced at the Wedding Day," a "popular" pick on DramaBox, a pregnant widow is whipped and pushed onto broken glass at an engagement party before being locked up in a crate. ReelShort and Disney-backed DramaBox are the market leaders in the rising category of micro dramas, made-for-mobile soaps that feature fast-paced action and wild plots.
Television
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Andy Cohen Isn't Crying for Jill Zarin

Andy Cohen reacted with schadenfreude to Jill Zarin's firing from the RHONY reboot and mocked Zarin Fabrics' Instagram X over her face.
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