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Hank Green on the Internet, Fame, and Our Reaction Culture

Social Media and Internet

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Social Media and Internet Sub-categories:

  • Facebook (5)
  • Instagram (3)
  • Snapchat (1)
  • TikTok (5)
  • Twitter (10)

Is Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?

>> December 18, 2022

Dr. Merten Reglitz explains the pros and cons of government-subsidized internet.

topics covered: Federal Government, Government and Politics, Philosophy and Ethics, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenIs Living in the Age of the Internet a Right or Privilege?

The State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format

>> October 9, 2022

Many media are outlets shifting their formats to better compete with social media and Americans’ reduced attention spans. Co-founder of Axios Roy Schwartz joins us this week to talk about how everyone, and not just journalists, can use this stylistic change to improve both their writing and presenting.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenThe State of Journalism: A New, Expanding Format

Phone Guidelines for Kids

>> October 9, 2022

With more young people owning tech at an earlier age, it’s important for both parents and kids to sit down from the get-go and talk about how to stay safe online, minimize social media use and more.

topics covered: Addiction, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Parenting, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenPhone Guidelines for Kids

The Rise of YouTube

>> September 25, 2022

YouTube was created by three friends in 2005 and, shortly after, was sold to Google in 2006 for 1.65 billion dollars. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Media and Entertainment, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, Technology, YouTube
ListenThe Rise of YouTube

Have Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?

>> August 28, 2022

More Americans are turning to social media for their news instead of seeking out information from established news outlets. We discuss what’s driving this push and how it’s affecting information accuracy.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Communication, Government and Politics, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, News and Journalism, Politics, Social Media and Internet, TikTok
ListenHave Americans Stopped Keeping Up With the News?

The Rise of BookTok

>> August 21, 2022

More young people are reading these days thanks to one community on TikTok. We discuss the rise of BookTok and how publishers and authors are using this platform to better engage with consumers.

topics covered: Communication, Diversity, Education, Literature and Writing, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet, TikTok
ListenThe Rise of BookTok

Culture Crash: The Race to Stay Present for Social Media Sites

>> August 7, 2022

With TikTok continuously adding new users, many platforms like Instagram and Facebook are fighting to stay current with new updates mimicking TikTok. But, what if some of us like these OG platforms the way they are?

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Facebook, Instagram, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Social Media and Internet, Technology, TikTok, YouTube
ListenCulture Crash: The Race to Stay Present for Social Media Sites

Jumping Jobs in 2022

>> May 29, 2022

In 2021, more than 40 million Americans left their jobs. We analyze how the pandemic changed mindsets on work and discuss some strategies that people who are looking to switch jobs can use.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenJumping Jobs in 2022

America’s Cultural Ties With Fast Food

>> May 22, 2022

We speak with Adam Chandler, journalist and author of Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom about the events that fed into the rapid rise of the fast-food industry and how different chains are fighting to stay present and on-trend in today’s competitive restaurant landscape.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Health and Medicine, History, Labor Rights and Wages, Social Media and Internet, Twitter
ListenAmerica’s Cultural Ties With Fast Food

Regaining Digital Privacy

>> November 21, 2021

While it may seem like people have some control over privacy settings, this is merely an illusion argues law professor Neil Richards. This week on Viewpoints - we highlight the lack of privacy online and why consumers should expect better from corporations and their government.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Philosophy and Ethics, Privacy, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
ListenRegaining Digital Privacy

The Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World

>> October 24, 2021

Being an influencer has turned into a career option for some, and today, some college students are pursuing degrees in social media to work within the industry or try their hand at becoming an influencer themselves. We discuss the state of social media education and the larger implications of this shift in modern culture.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, College and Admissions, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Instagram, Personal Finance, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, TikTok, YouTube
ListenThe Rise of ‘Influence’ in This World

The Modern Library

>> October 9, 2021

Many libraries have stepped up and evolved during the pandemic to offer more remote classes and resources, as well as a place to work and connect with others if you need to get out of the house. The best part? It’s all free.

topics covered: Community, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Government and Politics, Literature and Writing, Local Government, Social Media and Internet
ListenThe Modern Library
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Are You Addicted To Your Phone?

>> September 5, 2021

The average American checks their phone about 90 times a day, according to a 2019 survey from tech research firm, Asurion. How often would you say you check? Every hour? Once every 20 minutes? Do you ever panic when your phone isn’t right next to you?

topics covered: Addiction, Communication, Employment and Workplace Issues, Mental Health, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Societal Issues, Technology
ListenAre You Addicted To Your Phone?

Culture Crash: The Beauty of TikTok

>> July 18, 2021

The social media platform, TikTok started in September 2016. There have been many critics over the years that have doubted the lasting popularity of the short-form, video-driven service. But, fast forward five years later and it’s still booming. What sets TikTok apart from the graveyard of dead platforms like Snapchat and Vine?

topics covered: Communication, Media and Entertainment, Social Media and Internet, Societal Issues, TikTok
ListenCulture Crash: The Beauty of TikTok
21-20 Segment 1: The Rise Of Cryptocurrency

The Rise of Cryptocurrency

>> May 16, 2021

The cryptocurrency that started it all, Bitcoin, is now valued at around 1.6 trillion dollars. And in just the last month, another, newer form of crypto, Dogecoin has skyrocketed in popularity across the Internet, sharply driving up the price per token. We explore the fascinating and fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency and the future of traditional …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Banking, Business and Entrepreneurship, Currency, Cybersecurity, Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
ListenThe Rise of Cryptocurrency
21-15 Segment 2: End-Of-Life Planning: Have You Gotten Your Affairs In Order?

End-Of-Life Planning: Have You Gotten Your Affairs In Order?

>> April 11, 2021

About 60 percent of Americans don’t yet have a written will in place. People spend a lifetime working hard, saving money, building assets, but often never think about what would happen in case they suddenly passed away. Viewpoints speaks with life planning expert, Abby Schneiderman, about the importance of organizing your life both on paper and online.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Digital Age and Balance, Economics and Finance, End of Life Care and Planning, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Personal Finance, Social Media and Internet
ListenEnd-Of-Life Planning: Have You Gotten Your Affairs In Order?
21-12 Segment 1: Siri, Self-Driving Cars And Disinformation On Social Media: The Ups & Downs Of Artificial Intelligence

Siri, Self-Driving Cars and Disinformation on Social Media: The Ups & Downs of Artificial Intelligence

>> March 28, 2021

AI software is everywhere these days. It’s built into cars, tech, robotics and used in numerous fields from stock portfolio management to pharmaceuticals. But, what does the future of artificial intelligence hold as this technology expands? How will current problems be exacerbated? AI expert and New York Times journalist, Cade Metz joins Viewpoints this …

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business and Entrepreneurship, Cars and Driving, Communication, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, History, Robotics, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
ListenSiri, Self-Driving Cars and Disinformation on Social Media: The Ups & Downs of Artificial Intelligence
SEGMENT 2: A Newsfeed Overload

A Newsfeed Overload

>> February 21, 2021

How often do you skim a headline and feel like that’s all you need to know? Or gather your daily news from a Twitter or Facebook feed? Economist & journalist Tim Harford joins Viewpoints this week to share the impacts of sensationalized or one-sided information and how we can all become more inquisitive consumers of content.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Economics and Finance, Facebook, Math, Data and Statistics, News and Journalism, Research, Social Media and Internet, Twitter
ListenA Newsfeed Overload

Relationships: The Human Experience in 2020

>> November 22, 2020

Dr. Debora Spar joins Viewpoints this week to share how innovation affects several different aspects of our lives and what the future holds in this space.

topics covered: Addiction, Commentary and Criticism, Digital Age and Balance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Sociology
ListenRelationships: The Human Experience in 2020

Back To School 2020: Learning Through Tech

>> September 20, 2020

Navigating back to school this year has been challenging to say the least. With switching policies and protocols, everyone is just trying to get through the fall one day at a time. Viewpoints speaks with two education experts about the biggest barriers to learning and what online education technology can really offer students.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Education, Health and Medicine, Public Health and Policy, Public Safety, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenBack To School 2020: Learning Through Tech

Fueling Creativity: Funding Modern, Independent Invention

>> September 13, 2020

Without inventors like Benjamin Franklin or visionaries like Elon Musk, the world would look a bit different. Both of these people and countless others followed their passion, but sometimes it can be hard to slow down and take a risk.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Employment and Workplace Issues, Invention, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Travel and Leisure
ListenFueling Creativity: Funding Modern, Independent Invention

Dot Con: Pranking the Authors of Spam Emails

>> August 16, 2020

Author and comedian, James Veitch has made a name for himself by replying to these scams and continuing the conversation, effectively wasting the scammers time as much as they waste ours. We speak with him about his trade and the major telltale signs to look out for in a scam.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Computer Science, Criminal Justice and Courts, Fraud and Identity Theft, Literature and Writing, Personal Finance, Privacy, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
ListenDot Con: Pranking the Authors of Spam Emails

Is Instagram the New Online Diary For Generation Z?

>> July 5, 2020

While some of us still prefer pen and paper, many younger people are shifting completely online. And it’s not just for to-do lists or communication, but also using platforms like Instagram, Twitter or Facebook as a daily, reflective ‘online diary’ of sorts.

topics covered: Facebook, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Instagram, Mental Health, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Twitter
ListenIs Instagram the New Online Diary For Generation Z?

Culture Crash: The Difficulty of Placing Media & Literature Into Distinct Genres (2020)

>> June 28, 2020

Sometimes a new release fits into multiple genres but has to be classified into one specific genre. Star Wars is labeled as a space opera – but what exactly does that mean? Viewpoints discusses these conundrums.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet
ListenCulture Crash: The Difficulty of Placing Media & Literature Into Distinct Genres (2020)
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