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EPISODE · Sep 29, 2023 · 32 MIN

The Evolution of Social Media with Taylor Lorenz

from The Preamble · host Sharon McMahon

Joining Sharon on the podcast today is well-known reporter Taylor Lorenz, who has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, covering technology from the user perspective as an authority on Internet culture. In her new book, Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet, Taylor takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane beginning with the rise of blogger culture, and weaving through the roads of social media and how the usage of technology has evolved. From home decor and mommy blogs, to the wild west of Friendster and MySpace, to the rise of YouTube and the uncurated aesthetic of TikTok, we see how the internet has evolved over the past decades, and how it is shaping culture today. Special thanks to our guest, Taylor Lorenz, for joining us today.Host/Executive Producer: Sharon McMahonGuest: Taylor LorenzAudio Producer: Jenny Snyder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Sharon on the podcast today is well-known reporter Taylor Lorenz, who has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, covering technology from the user perspective as an authority on Internet culture. In her new book, Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet, Taylor takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane beginning with the rise of blogger culture, and weaving through the roads of social media and how the usage of technology has evolved. From home decor and mommy blogs, to the wild west of Friendster and MySpace, to the rise of YouTube and the uncurated aesthetic of TikTok, we see how the internet has evolved over the past decades, and how it is shaping culture today. Special thanks to our guest, Taylor Lorenz, for joining us today.Host/Executive Producer: Sharon McMahonGuest: Taylor LorenzAudio Producer: Jenny Snyder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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