Hot Takes and Media Literacy 101 ft. Danisha Carter

I am so obsessed with Danisha Carter and this conversation did not disappoint. We get into media literacy, why cancel culture is really just publicly sanctioned bullying, the anti-feminist pipeline, AI (obviously), and how the algorithm is literally designed to destroy your nervous system. She also has the best take on why happy people don't engage with chronically online people and I think about it constantly now. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/YOUWISH Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/YOUW... Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:11 TikTok Breakthrough Hot Takes 00:56 AI Rumor and Contact Lenses 01:59 Eye Color Surgery Horror 02:56 AI Hopes and Risks 06:01 Deepfakes and Media Literacy Crisis 06:44 Narratives That Will Age Badly 08:12 Why Media Literacy Is Failing 11:21 Reactive Social Media and Vetting Facts 13:24 Who Should Speak on Issues 16:02 Three Ways to Improve Literacy 19:02 Sponsor Break 22:07 Spotting Rage Bait and Grifts 23:30 Influencers vs Journalists Trust Gap 24:53 Influencer Standards and Self Censorship 26:52 Cancel Culture and Mass Criticism 29:05 Stop Reading Hate 30:22 Accountability vs Humiliation 31:29 Toxic Dating Discourse 33:14 Fear Loneliness and Apps 34:46 Unrealistic Standards Online 36:43 Defining Feminism 37:17 Anti Feminist Grift 39:42 Nuance in Short Form 40:43 Being Misunderstood Online 42:39 Delayed Gratification Habits 43:46 Red Flags Insecurity Victims 46:16 The Value of Being Alone 47:56 Emotional Regulation Online 49:19 Overwhelmed by the Internet 53:22 Anonymity and Digital Footprints 57:43 Media Literacy for Teens 58:28 Radical Responsibility Mindset 59:08 Podcast Vision and Wrap Up My socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hollyjeanmadi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollymadiso... Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollymadison?ref_... Facebook:   / hollymadison   Danisha's socials: Instagram:   / danishacarter   TikTok:   / danisha.carter   YouTube: ‪@DanishaCarter‬ Get my books here: Down the Rabbit Hole: https://amzn.to/3dU0Yer The Vegas Diaries: https://amzn.to/3eCSJT4 Produced by Dear Media. Follow Dear Media: Listen: https://dearmedia.com/shows/ Instagram:   / dearmediastudio   TikTok:   / dearmedia   Linkedin:   / dear-media   Shop Dear Media: https://shop.dearmedia.com/ About Dear Media: Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women’s voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.