Episode 15Jul 20, 2022Ā· 43:34

šŸ•ø Unpacking the Social Dilemma — Alignment & Algorithms with Vickie Curtis

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We all know social media makes us feel bad sometimes…but is something more problematic happening on these platforms? 🌪 In this episode, Vickie Curtis, writer of The Social Dilemma, joins Amelia to talk about how social media algorithms cloud the truth and misdirect our attention, with devastating effects for our global communities. Together, they discuss—  What the attention economy is and how it impacts our lives 🧠 Why Vickie wrote The Social Dilemma & how it changed her social media habits šŸ‘©ā€šŸ’» How algorithms & advertising impact our decision-making and global politics 🌪 PLUS Vickie’s recommendations and resourcesĀ  This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about the bigger picture consequences of our social media use. Tune in for a whole lot of smarts & some gentle social critique. And don’t forget to download the Leaving Social Media Toolkit to start doing business differently! Links & resources— šŸ‘‹ Ready to get your business off social media? Download your free Leaving Social Media Toolkit šŸ’Œ Want a gorgeous email service provider with easy segmentation options? Use my affiliate link to get 50% off your Flodesk subscription 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨  Ā  Ā  FREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK āŠ 7-Day Savings Challenge from Dalene Higgins āŠ Toolkit for Navigating Capitalism & Other Fuckery from Kristi Amdahl āŠ More free resources from Close Biz Friends!
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We all know social media makes us feel bad sometimes…but is something more problematic happening on these platforms? 🌪 In this episode, Vickie Curtis, writer of The Social Dilemma, joins Amelia to talk about how social media algorithms cloud the truth and misdirect our attention, with devastating effects for our global communities. Together, they discuss—  What the attention economy is and how it impacts our…
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