Social Media Dynamics
Chris discusses the inherent pull of social media platforms towards addictive models, with TikTok as the current pinnacle. He envisions a future where platforms either emulate TikTok or pivot towards subscription-based models like Substack, which prioritize user value over engagement. The conversation also touches on the expectations surrounding new platforms that aim to replace traditional social media, particularly in light of recent Twitter-related controversies.In this clip
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Do social media platforms make their services addictive to hook people or to addict people, based on the episode Office Hours: TikTok vs. Vine, the Value of Writing, and Late Career Transitions and the clip TikTok's Double-Edged Sword?
Do social media platforms make their services addictive to hook people or to addict people, based on the episode Office Hours: TikTok vs. Vine, the Value of Writing, and Late Career Transitions, and the clip TikTok's Double-Edged Sword?