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Behind the Screens of Social Media with Taylor Lorenz, Technology Columnist at The Washington Post
Season 1, Ep. 73
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Taylor Lorenz, Technology Columnist at The Washington Post, joins Suzy Founder and CEO Matt Britton on the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast in collaboration with Adweek. Taylor delves into the themes of her book, Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet. She also explores the rise of the modern personality-driven media landscape and the transformation of journalism in the digital era, sharing her views on today's leading social media platforms.
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