Pressure of Constant Relevance
How did staying relevant become a full-time performance?
4.8 (38)
27 mins
Uncover how social media’s spotlight turns self-expression into a relentless race for attention and validation. Discover the emotional toll of chasing visibility, where the fear of fading out often overshadows authentic connection and creativity.
Ep 1:
Life, Performed and Quantified
From eleven-year-olds staging photo-op playdates to teens fielding disturbing DMs, host Beatrice Goodwin exposes how likes, streaks, and status quietly rewire childhood and self-worth.
Ep 2:
The Comparison Machine Never Sleeps
Even millionaire influencers can't escape comparison. We unpack algorithm manipulation, profile inflation, FOMO, and Essena O'Neill's shocking exit from a life built entirely for likes.
Ep 3:
Logged On, Burning Out
Social media now meets our deepest human needs—until the endless labor of being "on" across every platform leaves creators and everyday users questioning what's real.
Discussions (11)
Logan
Level 3 · 8 mo agoI post, therefore I am.
Griffin
Level 2 · 9 mo agoSocial media fake asf, im just tryna get a gf tho.
Frederick
Level 7 · 9 mo agoStatus signaling existed long before Instagram.
