The Dangers of Social Media with Tim O’Hearn | Author of "Framed" & Rogue Software Engineer

EPISODE · Apr 3, 2025 · 29 MIN

The Dangers of Social Media with Tim O’Hearn | Author of "Framed" & Rogue Software Engineer

from Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD · host Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

To check out Tim O’Hearn’s book, “Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media”, visit: https://amzn.to/42eymEKThe dangers of social media are more real than ever, and in this episode, rogue software engineer and author Tim O’Hearn peels back the curtain on how these platforms manipulate your behavior, restrict your freedom, and reshape your reality — often without you realizing it.Tim's unique vantage point—building social media algorithms from the inside—offers a rare glimpse into the black hat social media tactics used by platforms to hijack your attention and profit from your addiction. Whether you’re a content creator, marketer, or everyday user worried about mental health and your shrinking organic reach, this episode connects directly with your concerns.We explore the rise and fall of platforms like MySpace, TikTok, and Clubhouse, and how the decline of organic reach on Instagram is no accident—it's by design. If you’ve ever questioned why you’re being shadowbanned, or felt like bots are running the show, Tim's breakdown of the dead internet theory 2025 and how bots control the internet will leave you stunned.#DangersOfSocialMedia #TimOHearn #FramedBook #SocialMediaAddiction #DeadInternetTheory #Shadowban #MentalHealthOnline #SocialMediaCensorship #BlackHatMarketing #AIInContentCreation #SocialMediaAlgorithms #DecentralizedSocialMedia #SocialMediaManipulation #PodcastClips #CreatorEconomyDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdClick here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdEnhance your productions through Descript (affiliate): https://get.descript.com/gaei637mutikCheck out TubeBuddy, the all-in-one platform that helps you grow and scale your YouTube channel (affiliate): https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=FinancialFreedomPodcastClick here to check out our Amazon product of the day (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3ZLseCCWe couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrislooFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphdFollow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blogFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

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