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Scroll, Post, Destroy: The Digital Recklessness of 'Careless People'

Scroll, Post, Destroy: The Digital Recklessness of 'Careless People'

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 In this episode, the hosts unpack Careless People by Sarah Van Willem, a searing critique of social media giants like Facebook and Meta. They discuss corporate hypocrisy, manipulation tactics, and real-world consequences including the Rohingya crisis, while reflecting on their own digital habits in a thought-provoking look at power, ethics, and technology. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Facebook Friends and Privacy Concerns 02:07 Critique of the Author and Meta's Policies 02:54 Meta's Global Influence and Ethical Issues 07:15 Cheryl Sandberg's Controversial Leadership 13:44 The Dark Side of Social Media Algorithms 20:23 Personal Reflections and Social Media Detox
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