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Smart Speakers: Social Media’s Shift: From Friends to Feeds to Oversight
What happened to social media as a place for connection? In this conversation, Shane Hewitt, Jamie Ellerton, and Lindsay Broadhead explore how platforms like Instagram have evolved from sharing personal updates to prioritizing consumerism. They unpack how algorithms now decide what we see — often ads and influencer content instead of posts from friends. Alongside the critique, they weave in personal anecdotes about style and nostalgia, connecting how identity, expression, and marketing collide online. This episode highlights the growing tension between authentic connection and…
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