July 27, 2022
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Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass
Bathwater Capitalism & Alluring Memes
This episode explores the absurdities of modern culture, from bathwater buyers to broken earbuds. The hosts delve into topics such as social media fame, how memes have replaced mixtapes, and the curious phenomenon of ASMR. We are joined by the wonderful Megan Tyte, who helps unpack everything from monkeypox symptoms to Reddit culture. Blending satire with sincerity, this episode is both honest and hilariously chaotic.
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“Bullying just doesn't really exist anymore in person. It happens in subtle online channels.
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Observation about the shift from physical bullying to digital or indirect forms.
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Explanation of how anonymity online can lead to less restrained behavior.
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Concept explaining how small changes can lead to significant consequences.
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Infographic illustrating disparities between elite control and general population.
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“Why not tax and regulate all the vices? People are going to do them anyway.
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Argument for regulation over prohibition of human behaviors.
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Public policy approach focusing on minimizing harm rather than eliminating behavior.
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“Spectacle for profit without purpose.
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Critique of modern social media driven by attention and monetization.
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Infographic illustrating how engagement translates into monetization.
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“Because you have a face people will, like, trust you like ten times more.
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Observation about identity and trust in digital platforms.
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“There's no chance of rolling the dice and the AI being compassionate because there is no compassion.
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Discussion about risks of automation lacking human ethical considerations.
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Infographic comparing machine optimization with human moral reasoning.
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