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Why we make snap judgments (and how to stop) | Marco Cheung | TEDxShahe Street
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-01 15:20
Hello everyone, my name is Marco. So when I was a law student, I found myself in a very unusual place on a reality TV show in China called An Exciting Offer. It was a show about young people learning to become lawyers.I went in thinking it would be another kind of internship and didn't really think much about what it would mean to be on television. But then my episode aired and suddenly my ordinary student life going to classes reading cases was being watched, commentated on and judged by thousands of stran ...
Digital storytelling | Abdullah Maroof | TEDxGIKI
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 16:48
Content Creation & Digital Media Landscape - The speaker emphasizes the importance of becoming a content producer to create impact and purpose [5] - Content creation offers compounding returns on investment [7] - YouTube has approximately 27 billion users, with only about 4% being producers [6] - Instagram has around 2 billion users, with creators making up about 10% [6] - LinkedIn has roughly 1 billion users, with approximately 1% or less creating paid content [6] Content Strategy & Value - Focus on providing value in content, rather than adhering to conventional rules about length [15] - Algorithm prioritizes content based on user engagement and satisfaction [13] - Haters can provide valuable advice for content improvement [14] Personal Growth & Execution - The difference between success and failure lies in information and execution [11] - Consistent implementation and learning from mistakes are crucial for growth [13] - Overcoming challenges and continuously learning are essential for achieving goals [1][10]
Rep. Moolenaar on TikTok: We can have Americans design an algorithm that would suit our needs
CNBC Television· 2025-09-19 12:29
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant told us earlier this week that he's hopeful ahead of President Trump uh and President Xi's meeting today on Tik Tok's future in the US, but not everyone is sharing in that optimism. Joining us now, Congressman John Molinar is the chairman of the China uh Select Committee. And and Congressman, I was kind of saying it tongue and cheek that nuances is the word. It always is the word of the day.Um what is we we've always decided it was a big security concern and then we started ...
Sen. Graham presses FBI on tighter limits needed for social media
NBC News· 2025-09-16 16:13
Free speech doesn't allow you to go online and broom a child for sexual >> No, it does not. >> Okay. Free speech doesn't allow you to go on the internet and basically incite somebody to kill another person, right.>> Absolutely not. >> So, if it's illegal offline, it should be illegal online. Agreed.Whatever the law is. >> Yes, sir. >> Just because you're online doesn't give you a get out of jail free card.>> No, sir. So if a parent is worried about a child being bullied on a website, what rights do they hav ...
Meet the Press Full Episode — Sept. 14
NBC News· 2025-09-14 18:15
Political Violence & Social Impact - The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, is viewed as a dark moment, raising concerns about escalating political violence in America [1][4][5] - Utah's Governor Spencer Cox sees this event as a potential watershed moment, questioning whether it marks the end of a dark chapter or the beginning of a darker one in American history [6] - Social media is identified as a significant factor contributing to radicalization and political violence, with concerns raised about its impact on individuals, especially young men, and society as a whole [18][19][21][22][70][71][72][73] - Calls for unity and de-escalation are emphasized, urging individuals to reject violence and seek common ground, with social media companies urged to remove violent content [2][20][27][30][33][34][37][38][44][47][52][53][54][67][68][74][76][77] - The discussion draws parallels to the political violence of the 1960s, while also highlighting the unique challenges posed by social media and the rapid spread of misinformation [17][91][92][93] Political Reactions & Analysis - Political figures from both parties express concern and condemn the violence, with some pointing to the need for greater unity and less divisive rhetoric [3][6][23][24][34][36][38][45][68] - Senator Mark Kelly shares his personal experience with political violence, emphasizing the tragic impact on families and the need to address the issue [24][25][26][28][29] - President Trump's message blaming the "radical left" for political violence is met with mixed reactions, with some criticizing the message as divisive [35][39][40][41][42][43] - Senator Lindsey Graham views the assassination as an attack on the MAGA movement and urges supporters to engage in political action rather than violence [47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticizes the White House for not providing the leadership needed to unite the country and rejects the idea of cracking down on political opponents [64][65][66][67][68][75][76][77][78] Policy & Legal Considerations - The potential role of social media companies in radicalization is discussed, with calls for greater regulation and accountability [18][19][21][22][27][30][56][70][71][72][73] - Senator Lindsey Graham advocates for repealing Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for user-generated content [56] - Governor Cox mentions Utah's efforts to pass comprehensive social media reform and the legal challenges they face from tech companies [22][23] - Senator Graham discusses sanctions against Russia and the need for European allies to follow President Trump's lead in imposing tariffs on countries that buy cheap Russian oil [57][58][59][60][61][62][63] Kamala Harris's Book & Political Implications - Former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book is discussed, with excerpts revealing her criticism of President Biden's decision to run for reelection and her perceived mistreatment by the Biden White House [3][78][79][80][81][82][83][101][102][103][104][105][106] - The book is seen as a potential attempt to lay the groundwork for a future presidential run in 2028 [102] - The discussion highlights the historical tensions between presidents and vice presidents, with examples of strained relationships in past administrations [83][84][85][86][107][108]
Former Secret Service Agent WARNS Kirk assassination signals new targets of political violence
MSNBC· 2025-09-14 15:41
Since the killing of Kirk, lawmakers across party lines have canled public events and they're citing safety concerns. But threats against members of Congress were already on the rise. US Capital Police say by the end of this calendar year, they're on track to work through 14,000 threat assessment cases involving members.That's up 9,000 from last year. Congresswoman uh Alexandria Okasiocortez and Nancy Mace addressed their concerns over current security protocols. Take a listen to them.It is about the fact t ...
Online radicalization happening “much faster than it used to”
NBC News· 2025-09-12 22:30
Security Concerns & Event Management - Securing outdoor gatherings is challenging due to the potential for long-range attacks, requiring extensive perimeter control [2] - Standard security measures may be insufficient for high-profile events, even with private security and local police presence [1][2] - The resources needed to effectively secure large gatherings may be comparable to those required for presidential security [3] Political Violence & Radicalization - There is concern about copycat attacks following high-profile incidents of political violence [3][5] - The use of violence to achieve political objectives is defined as terrorism [4] - Radicalization, often facilitated by online interactions, is occurring more rapidly, with diverse motivations [5] - Political violence is increasingly occurring domestically in the United States, not just overseas [8][9] - Violence is being resorted to by individuals across the political spectrum [10] Social Media's Influence - Social media is contributing to the normalization of political violence [11] - Social media stokes and sustains division due to its anonymous nature [13] Call for Leadership - There is a need for political leaders to address the fear and instability caused by political violence [14] - Extraordinary leadership may be required to navigate these challenging times [15]
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Wendy O· 2025-09-12 15:56
Social Media & News Consumption - Social media is overtaking mainstream media (MSM) as a source of news [1] - Polymarket is highlighted as a crypto-powered platform for obtaining news [1] Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Integration - Polymarket has partnered with Chainlink to launch new 15-minute markets [1] - The new markets feature near-instant settlement and industry-leading security [1] - The integration starts with asset pricing [1]
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s4mmy· 2025-09-12 10:41
Technology & Innovation - AI is being adopted in public procurement, as seen in Albania's appointment of AI for this role [1] - PayPal is increasing its focus on Hyperliquid, indicating a move towards cryptocurrency-related platforms [1] Social & Political Impact - Social media platforms like Discord are influencing political processes, exemplified by Gen Z's involvement in Nepal's new government election [1] - The convergence of social media, AI, and cryptocurrency is creating a rapidly evolving and potentially unpredictable environment [1]
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s4mmy· 2025-09-12 08:50
Technology & Innovation - Albania appoints AI in charge of public procurement [1] - PayPal goes all in on Hyperliquid [1] Geopolitical & Social Trends - Gen Z overthrows & votes in the new Nepal government via Discord/social media [1] - Social media, AI and Crypto are described as the wild west [1]