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EPISODE · Oct 4, 2025 · 8 MIN

Social Media Giants Protecting Corporations Not The Public

from faceconomics podcast · host faceconomics

"Faceconomics: People Power the Rise of the Nobody's" is a 2017 book by Aldous Mina that argues the social media revolution has empowered individuals globally by creating a "New World Market Environment" where anyone, even those traditionally overlooked ("nobody's"), can create value and succeed. At least that was the case in the past, today, multinational corporations and billion dollar are protected and not the regular person. The book and related content, including a podcast, explore how social media fosters economic development, allowing ordinary people to become "Rock Stars" by bringing their unique skills and ideas to a worldwide marketplace. Key Concepts from "Faceconomics: People Power the Rise of the Nobody's" The New World Market Environment: Social media has created a global marketplace where wealth creation is diversified and accessible to many nations and individuals.  Until, the multinationals took ownership of the social media giants.Empowerment of the "Nobody": The term "nobody's" refers to individuals who previously lacked access to traditional markets but can now leverage social media to gain recognition, wealth, and a lasting impact. At least it used to.Social Media as a Tool: The revolution in social media provides tools and opportunities for individuals to become more knowledgeable and efficient, enabling them to participate and thrive in the evolving market. Before regular people were being silence by the social media giants.Value Creation: Success in this new environment is tied to bringing value to the marketplace, an opportunity now within reach for many more people than in the past. Or at least we thought that was the plan until the social media giants started using the platforms as their personal cash cows.Aldous Mina: The author, Aldous Mina, is a Liberty University and American Intercontinental University alumnus with an international business background. He grew up in Norfolk, Virginia. Faceconomics Podcast: Mina also hosts a podcast and other materials under the "faceconomics" banner, discussing how social media and new world market innovations influence communities and societies. He encourages listeners to reflect on the potential of these new tools to "WIN the future". Until, the social media giants sold the public to the highest multinational billion dollar businesses.

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