Social media
TopicHeard in 33 episodes across 11 shows since Jan 2026
Social media are interactive technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing, and aggregation of content amongst virtual communities and networks. These platforms allow users to engage in various forms of expression and build social relationships through user-generated content. Common examples include platforms for microblogging, professional networking, and multimedia sharing.
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Mentions of Social media per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, across the podcasts PodLume Trends follows.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24 | 0.98‰ | 1 |
| Jul 27 | 2.07‰ | 1 |
| Jul 31 | 1.75‰ | 1 |
| Aug 14 | 0.06‰ | 2 |
| Aug 17 | 0.09‰ | 1 |
| Aug 20 | 0.14‰ | 1 |
| Aug 26 | 0.10‰ | 2 |
| Sep 7 | 0.04‰ | 1 |
| Sep 23 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Sep 27 | 0.05‰ | 1 |
What experts have said about Social media
24 statements · 4 positive · 20 negative
Social platforms should shift users from low-quality content toward high-value communities.
“the more that we could shift from the crappy stuff to the high-calorie stuff, uh, the better.”
Open the episode · We Gave Away $2,000,000 To 5 AI Builders | MOONSHOTS LiveListen at 14:18
Social media accelerates underlying political violence tensions.
“Social media matters, but it's like pouring gasoline on an underlying fire.”
Open the episode · Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? - Robert Pape #1154Listen at 24:08
Emotionally sensitive teenagers may face greater social-media-related risks.
“for, kids whose their frontal lobe isn't fully developed, I think they probably are at higher risk”
Open the episode · Why You Feel Everything So Deeply (and how to survive it) - Dr Sasha Hamdani - #1147Listen at 1:08:24
Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.
Episodes
33 episodes featuring Social media, newest first
- Sep 27, 2026
AI reshapes work without erasing human judgmentLenny's Podcast: Product | Career | GrowthSep 27, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Investors question AI valuations as models enter a price warThis Week in StartupsSep 23, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026
Andrew Huberman explains how neuroplasticity and discipline shape human behaviorThe Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our ParksSep 14, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026
Psychologist debunks deception myths and reveals how to spot toxic personalitiesThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettSep 7, 2026 - Sep 2, 2026
Ethan Ewing and Joe Rogan break down the science of fighting longevityThe Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our ParksSep 2, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
Software pioneer DHH declares the era of handcrafted coding is overLex Fridman PodcastAug 26, 2026