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Scott Galloway explains to Kara Swisher why we should all take a 90-day break from Twitter.

September 29, 2023 / 01:03

This episode discusses the negative impacts of Twitter and other social media platforms, focusing on mental health, misinformation, and societal polarization.

The host emphasizes the need for a break from Twitter, suggesting a 90-day hiatus to gain perspective on the larger world beyond social media.

Concerns are raised about the role of platforms like Meta in contributing to teen depression and the polarization of society.

The conversation highlights the frustration many users feel with Twitter, describing it as a "net negative" and a source of unnecessary conflict.

Overall, the episode critiques the current state of social media and its effects on interpersonal relationships and public discourse.

TLDR

The episode critiques Twitter's negative impact on mental health and societal polarization.

Episode

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I would recommend to you and all of our listeners take 90 days off of Twitter and you need to realize it's a very

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small world on Twitter and it's a much bigger World out here and you're going to be shocked at how many nights and

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weekends you're pissed off or upset over just stupid that happens on Twitter it's just it is a net negative I've

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always thought big Tech as a net positive I actually think meta is a net negative when you add up all the Teen

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depression the web position of Elections the polarization I'm now believing that

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Twitter despite all the all the positives around getting a pulse on news an interesting way to market products I

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now believe it's a net negative I think it causes so much agita so many good people end up not liking each other it

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it it it it defines misinformation and it has just gotten worse it is not a fun product

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not it's a really vexing product it's not like it's become a suit the sewage system of a sewer

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Episode Highlights

The Case Against Twitter
A compelling argument that Twitter may do more harm than good.
“I now believe it's a net negative.”
@ 00m 34s
September 29, 2023

Episode Quotes

It's a net negative.
Scott Galloway explains to Kara Swisher why we should all take a 90-day break from Twitter.
It's become a sewage system.
Scott Galloway explains to Kara Swisher why we should all take a 90-day break from Twitter.

Key Moments

Net negative impact00:34
Sewage system metaphor00:51