Antonio on Social Media, Journalism, and New Religions with Parker Thompson

In this conversation, Erik Torenberg sits down with Antonio Garcia Martinez, founder of Spindl and author of ‘Chaos Monkeys’, and Parker Thompson, partner at SAX Capital, TNT Ventures, and AngelList, to explore the influence of social media on society. They discuss media literacy and journalism, how politics change people's views of social media, and the rise of unique religious movements in social activism. This episode marks the first time Erik interviewed Antonio Garcia Martinez on Venture Stories back in 2019 and remains relevant today. If you're looking for an ERP platform, check out NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/zen.--RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Autopilot explores the adoption and rollout of AI in the industries that drive the economy and the dynamic founders bringing rapid change to slow-moving industries. From law, to hardware, to aviation, Will Summerlin interviews founders backed by Benchmark, Greylock, and more to learn how they're automating at the frontiers in entrenched industries.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YQZkKHN7EP2yWedAvSxBC?si=18377c69a2804333Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/autopilot-with-will-summerlin/id1738163836.--SPONSORS: BEEHIIV | NETSUITE | SQUADHead to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox. 🐝to https://Beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three monthsNetSuite has 25 years of providing financial software for all your business needs. More than 36,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform head to NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and download your own customized KPI checklist.💥 Access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to choosesquad.com and mention “Turpentine” to skip the waitlist.--FOLLOW ON X:@antoniogm (Antonio)@pt (Parker)@eriktorenberg (Erik)@moz_podcast (Moment of Zen)@TurpentineMedia--BOOKS CITED:Chaos Monkeys by Antonio Garcia MartinezUnderstanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil PostmanThe Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America by Daniel J. BoorstinThe Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium by Martin GurriSeven Types of Atheism by John Gray--TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:23) Impact of Facebook(02:41) Evolution of Media and Its Influence on Society(10:10) Journalism and Media Ethics(26:25) Effectiveness of Media Regulation(33:10) Facebook's Content Curation(34:02) Content Control(35:32) Impact of Algorithms on Society and Business(38:50) Generational Shifts in Media Consumption(45:57) Exploring the Ideology of Silicon Valley(49:44) Secular Religions and the Quest for Community(58:39) Future of Religion and Community in the Digital Age(01:03:36) WrapThis show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at [email protected]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.