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Ep. 501: Inspiration Porn, Fake Vulnerability, and Performative Good Deeds
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Is it just us, or is everything on social media just engagement farming now? People are posting videos of them crying or doing “good deeds” because it get views, and it feels really phony and a little bit cringe. We’re all for vulnerability online, but there’s a difference in sharing vulnerably and pretending to be sad so that you get likes on Instagram. Don’t even get us started on the stealth-filming of real people living their lives… Is there a right way to share personal things online or are we all doomed to pretend this shit is real forever?
It takes time to heal, but it is possible [0:58]
Who takes the blame for infidelity? [4:12]
Taking the stigma out of talking about affairs [6:12]
Performative vulnerability on social media [8:16]
Are you only a good person if it’s for views? [11:31]
Feeling like a voyeur [14:16]
Stealth filming and a loss of privacy [17:22]
The exploitative nature of inspiration porn [20:32]
The “right” way to share your good deeds [24:59]
You attract what you’re putting out [28:33]
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Manage episode 425720664 series 2081084
Is it just us, or is everything on social media just engagement farming now? People are posting videos of them crying or doing “good deeds” because it get views, and it feels really phony and a little bit cringe. We’re all for vulnerability online, but there’s a difference in sharing vulnerably and pretending to be sad so that you get likes on Instagram. Don’t even get us started on the stealth-filming of real people living their lives… Is there a right way to share personal things online or are we all doomed to pretend this shit is real forever?
It takes time to heal, but it is possible [0:58]
Who takes the blame for infidelity? [4:12]
Taking the stigma out of talking about affairs [6:12]
Performative vulnerability on social media [8:16]
Are you only a good person if it’s for views? [11:31]
Feeling like a voyeur [14:16]
Stealth filming and a loss of privacy [17:22]
The exploitative nature of inspiration porn [20:32]
The “right” way to share your good deeds [24:59]
You attract what you’re putting out [28:33]
Get 20% off your Magic Mind order using code THEBESTLIFE20
Get a personalized playlist for all your fav podcast topics!
thebestlifepodcast.com/playlist
Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to info@thebestlifepodcast.com, and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.
FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcast
FOLLOW JILL: @jillfit
FOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcom
You can also follow us on Facebook
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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