EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 24 MIN
FF 95: When Social Media Stopped Being Ours - The big tech shift
from Freedom Falls · host Nick Umbarger
Something shifted. Social media isn't what it once was. It's a trap engineered to keep you scrolling, performing for others, chasing empty numbers. But if you're someone who loves creating, documenting, sharing your work, how do you walk away? In this episode we discuss that paradox. I talk about the platforms that transformed from a creative outlet to an exploitive machine and whether platforms can ever serve users again. It's about recognizing when the game is rigged and deciding if you're still willing to play. Enjoy the episode.
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Something shifted. Social media isn't what it once was. It's a trap engineered to keep you scrolling, performing for others, chasing empty numbers. But if you're someone who loves creating, documenting, sharing your work, how do you walk away? In this episode we discuss that paradox. I talk about the platforms that transformed from a creative outlet to an exploitive machine and whether platforms can ever serve users again. It's about recognizing when the game is rigged and deciding if you're still willing to play. Enjoy the episode.
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FF 95: When Social Media Stopped Being Ours - The big tech shift
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