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These viral parenting tips are everywhere - but I think they're missing the point. While TikTok's telling us to just 'hold space' and never set boundaries, I'm here to say what everyone's afraid to: our kids need more than just endless empathy. I'm breaking down the most popular parenting advice by women on TikTok and sharing why I think we're headed in a concerning direction. Let's talk about what our children really need to thrive. ____________ Ready to Lead your Kids with Both Strength & Heart? Join The STUDIO Waitlist→ hifam.com/studio 

During the weekend when TikTok was briefly offline, Whatnot -- a platform that lets online brands and merchants sell products via livestreams on its app and website -- saw its user numbers surge. "It was our biggest weekend for new sellers -- both in terms of news sign-ups and also sellers who went live for the first time," said Armand Wilson, vp of categories and expansion at Whatnot. "Over that Saturday, Sunday, Monday, we saw a huge spike -- and we continued to see those numbers since then." It points to the uncertainty permeating the social media landscape right now. While TikTok is back up and running, it's unclear what its future is in the U.S. And more brands are testing out other startup social commerce platforms. On this week's Modern Retail Podcast, Wilson spoke about the rise of Whatnot as well as what he's witnessed during the last six months when TikTok's future became unclear. "Particularly [at] the tail end of last year, we are hitting this kind of inflection point," he said. Still, Wilson was clear that even though TikTok, a major competitor, has been constantly in the news, he and his team tried to remain focused. "We really, truly tried to not spend a ton of time thinking about competition," he said. At the same time, the constant changes likely had an impact on overall adoption of social commerce, which still remains nascent in the U.S. "We've definitely seen a big growth in live shopping as a whole," he said. "And I'm sure some of that can be attributed to some of our competitors pushing and getting more vocal."

This Day in Legal History: Gary Gilmore ExecutedOn January 17, 1977, Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad in Utah, becoming the first person to be put to death in the United States after a 10-year pause in capital punishment. This execution followed the Supreme Court's landmark 1976 decision in Gregg v. Georgia, which reinstated the death penalty under revised statutes that addressed prior concerns about arbitrariness and fairness. Gilmore had been convicted of two murders committed during robberies in Utah and notably refused to appeal his death sentence, demanding instead that it be carried out promptly.His case drew significant public and media attention, particularly as it coincided with the reopening of the death penalty debate in the U.S. After the Supreme Court's 1972 decision in Furman v. Georgia temporarily invalidated capital punishment, states had revised their laws to provide more structured sentencing guidelines. Gilmore's execution marked the first test of those reforms.The event reignited intense national debates over the morality, fairness, and efficacy of capital punishment. Proponents argued that it served as a deterrent and a just response to heinous crimes, while critics questioned its alignment with human rights principles and pointed to racial and socioeconomic disparities in its application. The firing squad method itself sparked further controversy over humane execution practices.Gilmore's case also influenced popular culture, inspiring Norman Mailer's Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Executioner's Song. His willingness to accept the penalty became a focal point in discussions about agency and justice within the death penalty system. The debates sparked by his execution continue to shape U.S. legal discourse, reflecting unresolved tensions over capital punishment in the American legal system.Pam Bondi, Trump's pick for attorney general, disclosed a net worth of $12.2 million, including nearly $3 million in Trump Media shares received after the public debut of Truth Social's parent company last year. Her financial disclosures, submitted during the Senate confirmation process, revealed significant earnings linked to Trump-related entities since leaving public service in 2019. Bondi earned $1.1 million as a lobbyist with Ballard Partners, a firm led by Trump fundraiser Brian Ballard, and $520,000 from the Trump-affiliated America First Policy Institute.She also reported earning $203,738 in 2024 as a lawyer with Panza, Maurer & Maynard, where her clients included Pfizer. Bondi's stake in Trump Media Technology Group includes $3 million in stock and warrants valued at $3.9 million as of December 2024, acquired as compensation for consulting services. Her financial disclosures showed $1.7 million in liabilities, largely from real estate mortgages and notes payable to relatives. Democrats expressed concerns about her close ties to Trump during her Senate hearing, questioning her independence if confirmed as attorney general.Trump AG Pick Bondi Discloses $3 Million in Truth Social StockDemocratic attorneys general are preparing to defend key Biden administration policies as Donald Trump is set to begin his second term as president. With Trump's plans to reverse rules on immigration, the environment, and transgender rights, AGs from over a dozen states, including California, New Jersey, and Michigan, have moved to intervene in legal cases. One major effort involves defending a Biden rule providing health insurance to immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, which is currently challenged by Republican AGs.These Democratic coalitions are also seeking to uphold Biden-era regulations on environmental protections, gun dealers, and firearm devices that allow rapid firing. New Jersey AG Matt Platkin emphasized their focus on protecting residents' rights and ensuring Trump's administration adheres to the rule of law. This strategy mirrors actions during Trump's first term when Democratic AGs filed 155 lawsuits against his policies, achieving an 83% success rate. However, the current legal landscape presents new challenges, with a more conservative judiciary shaped by Trump's earlier appointments. Democratic AG offices, however, are now more experienced, having honed their strategies in prior legal battles. Political experts anticipate numerous lawsuits targeting executive actions Trump may issue early in his term.Democratic states brace for Trump by launching defense of Biden policies | ReutersIn the latest development of the ongoing saga surrounding 97-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, the Federal Circuit's Judicial Council has dismissed her appeal against suspension as "meritless." In a brief filed with the DC Circuit, the Council, alongside the Department of Justice, argued that Newman's claim—that her suspension amounts to unconstitutional removal without impeachment—should be rejected under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act.Judge Newman, the oldest active federal judge, was suspended after refusing to cooperate with an investigation into her mental fitness. Her second one-year suspension from hearing new cases remains in effect, though the government maintains it is not permanent and could be lifted if she agrees to participate in the inquiry. Newman has challenged the suspension through administrative proceedings and an appeal in the DC Circuit, where her court, known for its jurisdiction over patent cases, is also located.The brief, representing Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore and the Judicial Council, asserts that Congress distinguishes temporary suspensions from removal. Newman's legal team, the New Civil Liberties Alliance, continues to argue her case.97-Year-Old Judge's Suspension Appeal 'Meritless,' Council SaysThe Biden administration will leave enforcement of the TikTok ban to the incoming Trump administration, signaling no immediate action to force the app offline when a new law targeting the platform takes effect. While TikTok itself could shut down to highlight the law's impact on its 170 million U.S. users, the Biden administration stated it will not enforce the ban, instead emphasizing that TikTok should operate under American ownership. The law imposes penalties on tech companies like Apple and Google if they continue providing services to TikTok while it remains under ByteDance's ownership, exposing them to significant financial risk. However, any delay in enforcement would require the president to grant an extension under strict conditions, none of which TikTok has met. Efforts in Congress to extend the deadline have stalled, with security concerns raised by lawmakers like Senator Tom Cotton blocking attempts to provide ByteDance with more time to divest.President-elect Trump has signaled openness to negotiating a resolution to keep TikTok operational, citing its value to his campaign and young voters. Discussions within his team include a potential executive order to delay the ban while exploring ways to safeguard user data. The Supreme Court has yet to issue a ruling on the law, though justices have expressed concerns about national security risks tied to TikTok's Chinese ownership. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders, including Senator Chuck Schumer, are urging further action to balance security, privacy, and the platform's continued availability.Biden administration will leave it to Trump to implement TikTok ban - ABC NewsThis week's closing theme is by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Verdi is one of the most celebrated composers in the history of opera, renowned for his ability to blend dramatic storytelling with deeply emotive music. A central figure in 19th-century Italian opera, Verdi's works, including La Traviata, Rigoletto, and Aida, remain staples of the repertoire worldwide. His music often reflected his passion for Italian nationalism and human emotion, making his operas timeless in their appeal. Among his earliest triumphs was Nabucco (1842), a work that established him as a leading composer and marked the start of his long and illustrious career.Nabucco, Verdi's third opera, tells the story of the plight of the Israelites under the rule of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar (Nabucco). Its overture, a brilliant instrumental prelude, captures the opera's dramatic intensity and stirring themes. The piece begins with ominous, foreboding chords that hint at the struggles to come, followed by a sweeping and heroic melody that reflects the resilience and hope central to the story. The overture's dynamic shifts and richly textured orchestration showcase Verdi's ability to infuse orchestral music with the same dramatic power found in his vocal writing.Notably, Nabucco became a symbol of Italian unification during the Risorgimento, with its famous chorus "Va, pensiero" resonating as an anthem of liberation. While the overture does not include this iconic melody, it captures the essence of the opera's emotional and political undertones. As this week's closing theme, the Nabucco overture offers a perfect blend of drama, passion, and triumph, embodying Verdi's mastery and the timeless power of his music.Without further ado, Giuseppe Verdi's overture from Nabucco. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

A federal appeals court heard arguments Monday in a case that pits the First Amendment against national security. TikTok sued to block a bipartisan-backed law that will ban the Chinese-owned app in the U.S. by January 19 — unless it finds a U.S. buyer. This week, the government argued the app gives China access to Americans’ sensitive data, as well as the ability to spread propaganda. While TikTok argued it’s been unfairly singled out and that a sale isn’t the only way to address security concerns. TikTok touts 170 million users in the U.S., and that includes both candidates for president. A group of U.S.-based creators have also joined as plaintiffs in this lawsuit. Anupam Chander, professor of law and technology at Georgetown University, walked Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino through the arguments in the case.

A federal appeals court heard arguments Monday in a case that pits the First Amendment against national security. TikTok sued to block a bipartisan-backed law that will ban the Chinese-owned app in the U.S. by January 19 — unless it finds a U.S. buyer. This week, the government argued the app gives China access to Americans’ sensitive data, as well as the ability to spread propaganda. While TikTok argued it’s been unfairly singled out and that a sale isn’t the only way to address security concerns. TikTok touts 170 million users in the U.S., and that includes both candidates for president. A group of U.S.-based creators have also joined as plaintiffs in this lawsuit. Anupam Chander, professor of law and technology at Georgetown University, walked Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino through the arguments in the case.

A federal appeals court heard arguments Monday in a case that pits the First Amendment against national security. TikTok sued to block a bipartisan-backed law that will ban the Chinese-owned app in the U.S. by January 19 — unless it finds a U.S. buyer. This week, the government argued the app gives China access to Americans’ sensitive data, as well as the ability to spread propaganda. While TikTok argued it’s been unfairly singled out and that a sale isn’t the only way to address security concerns. TikTok touts 170 million users in the U.S., and that includes both candidates for president. A group of U.S.-based creators have also joined as plaintiffs in this lawsuit. Anupam Chander, professor of law and technology at Georgetown University, walked Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino through the arguments in the case.

Summary TikTok is the most popular app among TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram, with users spending an average of 53.8 minutes a day on it. While TikTok can generate income for some users, excessive use can lead to addiction and negative effects on mental health, including depression, anxiety, and memory loss. The short-form content on TikTok can also contribute to a decrease in attention span. Taking a break from social media for just one week can alleviate these negative effects. Signs of TikTok addiction include prioritizing TikTok over social interactions and experiencing mood swings when unable to watch TikTok. The conversation explores the concept of brain rot and its impact on children's development. It discusses the addictive nature of platforms like TikTok and YouTube, as well as the lack of creativity and critical thinking skills in children who spend excessive time on these platforms. The conversation also touches on the importance of media literacy and the need to limit screen time for children. Overall, brain rot is seen as a real phenomenon that can have negative effects on cognitive development. Takeaways TikTok is the most popular app, with users spending an average of 53.8 minutes a day on it. Excessive use of TikTok can lead to addiction and negative effects on mental health. Short-form content on TikTok can contribute to a decrease in attention span. Taking a break from social media for one week can alleviate negative effects. Signs of TikTok addiction include prioritizing TikTok over social interactions and experiencing mood swings when unable to watch TikTok. Excessive consumption of platforms like TikTok and YouTube can lead to brain rot, which refers to changes in behavior and thinking resulting from excessive content consumption. Children who spend too much time on these platforms may lack creativity and critical thinking skills, as they are constantly exposed to stolen and fake content. Media literacy is crucial in helping children discern between real and fake content, and parents should limit screen time and access to certain platforms to promote healthy cognitive development. While brain rot can be detrimental, it is important to note that not all screen time is bad, and certain games like Minecraft can actually foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Follow us on our Socials: Instagram: @chattimeofficial2022 @mr_thust @momsearlobe Follow our TikTok: @chattime2022 Follow our Twitch: @Chat_Time Subscribe to the Youtube: @ChatTime Email us at: chattimeofficial2022@gmail.com for any questions or suggestions to help us do better!

Instagram has surprisingly surpassed TikTok in user acquisition for video content, becoming the preferred platform for businesses to invest their advertising dollars. While TikTok boasts a vast audience that businesses should not ignore, Instagram currently offers a more lucrative opportunity for ad spend.Hims has introduced a new drug similar to Wegovy at a price 85% lower, signaling a trend in the telehealth industry. Other telehealth companies are likely to follow suit, offering discounted weight loss injections. The rapid growth of the telehealth industry is expanding access to affordable, on-demand care for more people.Don't miss out on these intriguing discussions and Ryan and Chris' thoughts and opinions surrounding these issues. The world is changing and if you want to stay informed of every new update, come back every Friday for our news of the week episode right here on Right About Now with Ryan Alford.TAKEAWAYSAI's impact on content creation raises copyright concernsLegal battles over AI companies using content without citationEthical implications of repackaging original content without permission or creditGPT-4o release combines text, vision, and audio processing, further complicating content reshaping and repurposing issuesInstagram surpasses TikTok in user acquisition for video contentBusinesses prefer Instagram for advertising spendTikTok's vast audience remains important, but Instagram offers better ROI on ad spend than TikTokHims releases a new drug similar to Wegovy at 85% lower costOther telehealth companies are likely to start offering discounted weight loss injectionsRapid growth in telehealth expands access to affordable, on-demand careTIMESTAMPSThe introduction (00:00:00) Introducing the show and setting the stage for the conversation.Retail numbers and gardening (00:04:12) Discussion about retail numbers, DIY projects, and gardening experiences.Impact of AI on content creation and copyright issues (00:12:29) Exploration of the impact of AI on content creation, copyright issues, and the legal disputes related to AI-generated content.Announcement of GPT-4o (00:21:46) Discussion about the announcement of GPT-4o, its features, and availability to users.The omnipresent GPT (00:23:08) Discussion about the advanced capabilities of the GPT technology and its potential impact on society.Concerns about AI and technology (00:24:09) The hosts express concerns about the potential negative consequences of advanced AI and technology, referencing movies like "Westworld" and "Terminator."Instagram vs. TikTok for marketing (00:29:08) Comparison of the effectiveness of Instagram and TikTok for user acquisition and marketing, based on survey data and personal experiences.Telehealth and wellness (00:33:54) Discussion about the democratization of personal health and wellness through telehealth services and the affordability of prescription drugs.Business opportunities in telehealth (00:37:23) Exploration of the potential for personalized medicine and the business opportunities in the telehealth and wellness industry.  If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.

Welcome to the latest invasion, no it's not TikTok but Shein & Temu! It's hard to imagine that 4 of the top 8 U.S. iPhone App Store apps are from China. While TikTok and Capcut make the list, the two big surprises are e-commerce juggernauts Temu and Shein. These companies operate unique, manufacturer-to-customer business models and do not manufacture products but simply work with armies of factories throughout China to use powerful algorithms to serve up a plethora of options. Shein reached an estimated $24 billion in revenue in 2022, while Temu reached 161 million users throughout the world. What's the future of these two platforms? How will Amazon respond? 1. Why have these two platforms become so popular? How do they work? How are they different? 2. What makes these platforms uniquely Chinese? What things are similar to their Chinese platforms? 3. How is Temu disrupting the market, given that it doesn't sell recognized brands and people have to wait to get its stuff? 4. Advantage Shein: consumer-responsive fashion 5. Given its incredibly responsive manufacturing model, will Shein develop more up-market products, or will it stay on the low end? 6. Morgan Stanley says that Temu's growth is non-sustainable. Will Amazon pick up the slack? 7. How will Temu impact China's manufacturing tiers? Will it enable them to sell name brands and compete against Amazon? 8. Does Temu need to deliver a group-buy model to survive against Amazon? 9. Will Costco-style value brands emerge from the Temu model? 10. The importance of time spent on the platform and how it will impact Temu/Shein business performance.

Hey Stranger, “While TikTok continues to have such a high number of users, the audiences that are on TikTok are already very much online on other platforms as well,” executive director of progressive group Priorities USA Danielle Butterfield said in an email to The Verge. Butterfield cited the group's internal research on likely voters in battleground states, which found that even among respondents who reported using TikTok more than any other platform in the last week, 71 percent also used YouTube, 76 percent used Facebook, 62 percent used Instagram and 46 percent used Snapchat. article links: https://www.theverge.com/24134360/tiktok-campaign-strategists-ban-divest-bill https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-blocks-montana-banning-tiktok-use-state-2023-11-30/#:~:text=Nov%2030%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20A,free%20speech%20rights%20of%20users. Today is for push-ups and Programming and I am all done doing push-ups #tiktok #socialmedia Discord https://discord.gg/MYvNgYYFxq TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@strangestcoder Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@codingwithstrangers Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/CodingWithStrangers Twitter https://twitter.com/strangestcoder merch Support CodingWithStrangers IRL by purchasing some merch. All merch purchases include an alert: https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merch Github Follow my works of chaos https://github.com/codingwithstrangers Tips https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/tip Patreon patreon.com/TheStrangers Timeline 00:00 intro 00:25 What we talking about 03:58 article 11:16 My thoughts 18:00 outro anything else? Take Care --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message

Tune in to this digital marketing masterclass for invaluable insights and strategies to level up your advertising game!---If you want to level up, text me at 725-444-5244! Get access to our community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://wealthyuniversity.com/Secure your spot at the #1 conference for real estate, entrepreneurship, and social media here - https://www.wealthcon.org/---Connect with Stephen & Stephen !Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richfromanywhere/Website - https://www.richfromanywhere.com/gylcYouTube -   @RichFromAnywhere  In this digital marketing masterclass, Ryan, Stephen, and Stephen share their insights on digital marketing strategies and the pitfalls of relying on agencies. With a shared disdain for traditional agencies, they advocate for individuals to take control of their marketing efforts and leverage platforms like Facebook to target specific audiences effectively.The vast amount of data available on platforms like Facebook provides marketers with powerful tools to tailor their campaigns and reach potential customers with precision. By understanding and interpreting these data points, marketers can optimize their strategies and drive results.The conversation delves into the importance of understanding metrics and using them as a language to decipher the performance of ads and audience behavior. By analyzing metrics, marketers can identify which ads are successful, which audiences are converting, and where adjustments are needed.A key takeaway is the caution against simply boosting posts on Facebook, as this approach lacks the targeting capabilities of more strategic advertising methods. Instead, the focus is on creating engaging organic content that adds value to the audience and builds trust over time.Comparisons between Facebook and TikTok advertising shed light on the strengths and weaknesses of each platform, highlighting the importance of selecting the right channels for marketing efforts. While TikTok offers potential for success, Facebook's robust metrics and targeting options make it a preferred choice for many marketers.Ultimately, the discussion underscores the importance of taking ownership of marketing strategies and leveraging data-driven insights to achieve success in the digital landscape. By staying informed and adapting to changes in the industry, marketers can effectively reach their target audiences and drive business growth.

In today's episode, MaryLeigh Bliss, the Chief Content Officer of YPulse, dives into the dynamics of social media and its significance for brands aiming to connect with young consumers.  Key takeaways: On Beyond TikTok. While TikTok remains a dominant force, your social media playbook isn't solely a TikTok playbook. Young consumers, on average, use six social platforms. The Next Big Thing.  Experiment with new platforms ... but don't put all of your eggs into the latest trend basket. All About Authenticity. Timeliness matters. Empower your social media teams to adapt, respond, and take advantage of platform trends.  One and Done? Maybe. It's better for brands with limited resources to excel on one platform authentically than to spread thinly across multiple platforms. X Doesn't Mark the Spot. It's ok to forget about X, but not text. Use your words in the comments sections of other platforms.  Regular People Resonate. Leveraging user-generated content and spotlighting regular people's posts in advertisements or social media feeds resonates well with young consumers. It's Not Your Intern's Social Media Team.  Social Media is *the* place where consumers (13-39 y/o) report seeing advertisements that made them decide to make a purchase. Staff this vital part of your marketing team with experts who understand each platform.

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue our conversation this week with @conorjmd - what does his neurodiverse education platform do that others don't? We also discuss his approach to social media and why it is vital that protect your mental health.  This Week's Topics:  • Hair Education and Managing Time  • Neurodiversity in Education  • Instagram vs TikTok  • Dealing with Weighty Conversations as a Hairdresser  • Protecting Your Peace and Mental Health  • The Power of Meditation and Morning Rituals  • Hair Horror Stories  Takeaways: Effective time management is crucial when juggling multiple roles in the hair industry, such as being a hairdresser, educator, and content creator. Understanding and embracing neurodiversity can enhance the learning experience for both educators and students, allowing for more inclusive and effective teaching methods. Instagram and TikTok offer different opportunities for hairdressers to showcase their work and engage with their audience. While TikTok can be unpredictable, Instagram provides a more stable and community-focused platform. Hairdressers can benefit from using TikTok as a discovery platform to reach new audiences and potentially gain more exposure for their work. When using social media, it's important to set boundaries and manage the negative aspects, such as hate comments or overwhelming engagement.  Protect your peace and mental health by setting boundaries and practicing self-care. Incorporate meditation and morning rituals to maintain a healthy mindset. Embrace your own journey and avoid comparing yourself to others in the industry. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue our conversation this week with @conorjmd - what does his neurodiverse education platform do that others don't? We also discuss his approach to social media and why it is vital that protect your mental health.  This Week's Topics:  • Hair Education and Managing Time  • Neurodiversity in Education  • Instagram vs TikTok  • Dealing with Weighty Conversations as a Hairdresser  • Protecting Your Peace and Mental Health  • The Power of Meditation and Morning Rituals  • Hair Horror Stories  Takeaways: Effective time management is crucial when juggling multiple roles in the hair industry, such as being a hairdresser, educator, and content creator. Understanding and embracing neurodiversity can enhance the learning experience for both educators and students, allowing for more inclusive and effective teaching methods. Instagram and TikTok offer different opportunities for hairdressers to showcase their work and engage with their audience. While TikTok can be unpredictable, Instagram provides a more stable and community-focused platform. Hairdressers can benefit from using TikTok as a discovery platform to reach new audiences and potentially gain more exposure for their work. When using social media, it's important to set boundaries and manage the negative aspects, such as hate comments or overwhelming engagement.  Protect your peace and mental health by setting boundaries and practicing self-care. Incorporate meditation and morning rituals to maintain a healthy mindset. Embrace your own journey and avoid comparing yourself to others in the industry. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

At this point, TikTok has gone from an experimental digital channel to a must-have in most marketing strategies. Ad spend on TikTok is expected to grow in the coming year — as much as 25% over this year — as the short-form video app looks to bridge the gap between its cultural impact and ad revenue. While TikTok has become a staple within the culture of social media, agencies and brands are still figuring out what to make of the platform's marketing and advertising potential. Spend on the platform has yet to reach Meta or Google levels. But one of the brands making a bet on TikTok and shelling out ad dollars there is Thrive Market, a membership-based online grocer. Doubling down on the last two years of organic growth, Thrive Market scaled its TikTok spend across influencer marketing and paid ad units by more than 250% this year versus last year, according to Amina Pasha, Thrive Market's CMO. (She did not disclose further specifics.) In the latest episode of the Digiday Podcast, Pasha talks about how TikTok spurred membership growth for the grocer, plans for ad spend on the platform next year and testing into connected television.

In a gruesome new trend, TikTok has been flooded with videos in which AI-generated versions of real life child murder victims tell the stories of how they were killed. The mother of child murder victim James Bulger and other grieving parents have expressed their disgust that their loved ones digital versions of their loved ones have been created and posted online without their consent. In the first episode of “Extreme”, a new series from BBC Trending, Ed Main investigates this phenomenon. More than 100 different AI-generated versions of the same child have been posted online. Social media safety campaigner Baroness Beeban Kidron calls it an “emotional assault” on victims' families. While TikTok has banned AI content that uses the likeness of real children, some of these videos have gathered millions of views. So who is creating these mini horror movies and why are people watching them despite the distress they are causing? Presenter and producer: Ed Main Additional reporting: Thuong Le Editor: Flora Carmichael

Last week saw a flurry of technopolitical developments as the US and India announced a slew of technology and defense deals. In case you missed it, we had a special post dissecting the preliminary details of India's accession to the Artemis Accords. Check it out here! Also tune in to this podcast episode of All Things Policy, where Pranay Kotasthane, Aditya Ramanathan, Bharath Reddy, and Saurabh Todi from the High-Tech Geopolitics team discuss the announcements in the India-US joint statement in the field of Semiconductors, Advanced Telecommunications, and Space.Matsyanyaaya 1: Concerns Surrounding TikTok and the Future of ‘Project Texas'— Anushka SaxenaOn June 16, the CEO of the controversial Chinese media platform TikTok, Shou Zi Chew, sent a letter to US Congress Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), responding to their questions about the company surrounding the storage of data of American users on the platform. In his testimony to a House Committee of the US Congress, Shou had previously stated that "American data has always been stored in Virginia and Singapore." But now, a Forbes investigation from late May has revealed that this may not entirely be true. This investigation prompted said Senators to seek answers from TikTok, and Shou's letter has confirmed said suspicions.What did Forbes' investigation say?On May 30, Forbes published a report arguing that "over the past several years, thousands of TikTok creators and businesses around the world have given the company sensitive financial information—including their social security numbers and tax IDs—so that they can be paid by the platform. But unbeknownst to many of them, TikTok has stored that personal financial information on servers in China that are accessible by employees there, Forbes has learned."Further, their report argued: "TikTok uses various internal tools and databases from its Beijing-based parent ByteDance to manage payments to creators who earn money through the app, including many of its biggest stars in the United States and Europe. The same tools are used to pay outside vendors and small businesses working with TikTok. But a trove of records obtained by Forbes from multiple sources across different parts of the company reveals that highly sensitive financial and personal information about those prized users and third parties has been stored in China. The discovery also raises questions about whether employees who are not authorized to access that data have been able to. It draws on internal communications, audio recordings, videos, screenshots, documents marked "Privileged and Confidential," and several people familiar with the matter."…And what has Shou said in his letter to Blackburn and Blumenthal?The point of the letter is to confirm that over the past year, TikTok has collaborated closely with Oracle to implement various measures to enhance the protection of the application, systems, and the security of data belonging to its users in the United States. They also announced that in January 2023, they had achieved a significant milestone in this endeavour – the default storage location for US user data has been changed. All US user traffic is currently being directed to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. While TikTok's data centres in the US and Singapore are still utilized for backup purposes, the company's ongoing efforts involve removing US users' private data from our data centres. Their objective is to fully transition to Oracle cloud servers in the United States, for which, as of March 2023, they have also started deleting previously stored data from foreign servers.But the controversy has arisen from the second main iteration of the letter, which reads: "TikTok has been clear that there are certain, limited exceptions to the definition of protected data. These exceptions are in place to help ensure interoperability of TikTok as a global platform and were determined as part of TikTok's extensive, multi-year negotiations with CFIUS that have occurred under two Administrations. Exceptions include categories such as public data, business metrics, interoperability data, and certain creator data, if a creator voluntarily signs up for a commercial program to be supported by TikTok in reaching new audiences and monetizing content. As part of Project Texas, we are also designing a trusted path to enable TikTok to respond to global government and litigation demands for documents relating to users."This confirms that if a content creator based out of the US has subscribed to paid content promotion programmes on the platform for the sake of 'interoperability', their data has been redirected to servers abroad… including those in China.The senators have responded in an obviously indignant manner, stating: "We are extremely concerned that TikTok is storing Americans' personal, private data within the reach of the Chinese government. TikTok executives appear to have repeatedly and intentionally misled Congress when answering how the company secures and protects the data of Americans. TikTok's response makes it crystal clear that Americans' data is still exposed to Beijing's draconian and pervasive spying regimes – despite the claims of TikTok's misleading public relations campaign."What is Project Texas?'Project Texas' is Shou Zi Chew's answer to the US Congress's security concerns. Through the Project, TikTok in the US would maintain local data servers disallowing any flow of information of American users outside the country, and Oracle will reportedly own these servers. Moreover, as part of the Project, TikTok might also reveal its algorithm to the US agencies for greater transparency.At this point, the countries of the 'Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance', namely the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK, as well as the European Parliament, have already collectively banned TikTok from being installed in government-issued/ federal service devices, to prevent sensitive official data from reaching the hands of China, or any externally based TikTok server that the US may have no jurisdiction over. Moreover, a Bill by US Senator McCaul on 'Deterring America's Technological Adversaries' Act (DATA Act) is already tabled for discussion in Congress since February this year, and it identifies TikTok and its parent company 'ByteDance' major security threats to American users' privacy. With the developments in the debate on TikTok and data governance likely to continue, the latest controversy surrounding the letter may well be the death knell that pushes the US to adopt broader legislation regulating civilian uses of the app. Cyberpolitik Explainer : The Soviet Semiconductor Failure— Revati GandekarSemiconductors are critical for technological sectors that produce electronic components such as transistors, diodes, integrated circuits, and microprocessors. These components are essential for computers, telecommunications, consumer electronics, military, and aerospace. The semiconductor industry played a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the 20th century. While the United States and other Western countries experienced significant growth and innovation in this field, the Soviet Union also made notable advancements in the semiconductor industry. This aims to analyze the rise and fall of the semiconductor industry in the USSR, exploring what contributed to its initial success, the subsequent challenges, and ultimately the industry's failure. In the late 1950s, the USSR recognized the potential of semiconductor technology and sought to develop its industry. They established research institutes, such as the Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology and the Lebedev Physical Institute, which focused on semiconductor research and development. Additionally, collaborations with Eastern Bloc countries, such as East Germany, helped accelerate the industry's growth.Unlike the market-driven approach of the West industries, the USSR's semiconductor sector was primarily state-driven. The Soviet government heavily invested in research and development, providing massive funding and resources to semiconductor projects. This support allowed Soviet scientists and engineers to progress significantly in the field, albeit often in a more secretive and controlled environment.The Soviet semiconductor industry achieved several notable milestones during its heyday. In the early 1960s, Soviet scientists developed the first silicon planar transistor, a breakthrough that revolutionized transistor manufacturing worldwide. The USSR also made significant progress in integrated circuit technology, contributing to advancements in military electronics, space exploration, and industrial automation.While the USSR achieved remarkable progress in the semiconductor industry, it faced numerous challenges and limitations that eventually hindered its growth. One significant factor was the lack of open collaboration and information exchange with Western countries. The USSR's isolationist policies limited access to global semiconductor developments, impeding the industry's ability to keep pace with international advancements. This stifled innovation, as government committees with little technical expertise decided on resource allocation, technology adoption, and production targets. The lack of market-oriented incentives hindered the industry's ability to respond to changing market dynamics and meet international standards.One of the main challenges that the Soviet Union faced in developing its semiconductor industry was the initial ideological opposition to cybernetics, which was seen as a bourgeois pseudoscience that threatened the Marxist-Leninist doctrine. This attitude changed in the late 1950s and early 1960s when Nikita Khrushchev adopted a policy that encouraged computer production and scientific research. The Soviet Union realized the strategic implications of semiconductors and set up new facilities to manufacture them in cities like Leningrad and Riga. In 1958, the Soviet government set up a whole new city, Zelenograd, a technical-type Special Economic Zone, just for semiconductor manufacturing.The Soviet Union's centralized planning and bureaucratic system also posed challenges for the semiconductor industry. This top-down approach led to inefficiencies. As a result, in 1973-74, USSR produced only basic types of semiconductors (transistors and diodes), and the production was close to only 2% of the US output. However, the Soviet semiconductor industry soon encountered another problem: technological lag behind the West. Moreover, the Soviet Union could not keep up with the rapid innovation and miniaturization of Western semiconductors, especially after the invention of the integrated circuit in 1959. It also suffered from a shortage of skilled personnel, quality control, and market incentives. To overcome these difficulties, it resorted to copying Western designs and importing Western machinery and components. For example, the KR580VM80A was a clone of the Intel 8080 CPU, and Soviet scientists also replicated the Texas Instruments SN-51, as these processors were able to execute several thousand instructions per second. The USSR also tried to obtain specialized production equipment and complete production processes from the Free World, sometimes indirectly from the US. However, this increased dependence on foreign sources violated international trade regulations and prevented original innovation. The country faced a scarcity of raw materials, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of market-oriented incentives. Additionally, this contributed to poor quality control and an inability to compete with Western semiconductor manufacturers.The global interests of major semiconductor-producing countries, particularly the United States and its allies, also influenced the USSR's failure in the industry. The Cold War rivalry intensified the competition between the Soviet Union and the West. The US and its allies pursued technological advancements in semiconductors to gain a competitive edge in various industries, including telecommunications, computers, and consumer electronics. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the semiconductor industry in the USSR experienced a rapid decline. It marked the end of its semiconductor industry as a coherent entity. Most of the Soviet computer manufacturers ceased operations or switched to other products. A few companies that survived into the 1990s used foreign components and have yet to achieve significant production volumes. The economic turmoil, political instability, and transition to a market-based economy further eroded the industry. The dismantling of the planned economy also led to a brain drain, as skilled professionals looked for opportunities in the private sector or emigrated to other countries.The Soviet Union had some achievements in this field, such as creating the first electronic computer in continental Europe (MESM) and developing some local semiconductor facilities. However, it faced many challenges, including ideological opposition, technological lag, foreign dependence, and internal disorganization. The dissolution of the Soviet Union resulted in the fragmentation and decline of its semiconductor industry. In conclusion, complete government intervention in the semiconductor industry in USSR had adverse effects on isolating innovation and lagging behind foreign rivals. The government controlled and centralized the semiconductor industry but failed to foster innovation and competitiveness. The government intervention isolated it as it lagged behind the US and its allies in terms of technology, production, and market share. While the USSR made significant strides in semiconductor research and development, the industry's ultimate decline can be attributed to factors such as limited international collaboration, centralized planning, economic challenges, and the collapse of the Soviet Union itself. Despite its eventual demise, the legacy of the Soviet semiconductor industry serves as a reminder of the importance of collaboration, innovation, and market-oriented policies.Matsyanyaaya 2: The Fission Factor in India-US Ties— Saurabh TodiLast month Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh revealed that Indian scientists are working on developing small modular reactors, or SMRs, one of the most promising emerging technologies in nuclear power. The interest in new technology and India's ambitious plan to build 10 new reactors in a decade is evidence of an enduring commitment to nuclear energy. Recently, the India-US Joint Statement following PM Modi's State Visit also affirmed nuclear energy as a necessary resource to meet our nations' climate, energy transition, and energy security needs. Both leaders also noted the ongoing discussion on developing next-generation small modular reactor technologies in a collaborative mode for the domestic market as well as for export. The nuclear industry is undergoing a renaissance. Over 50 nuclear reactors are under construction globally today. Even countries like South Korea and Japan, which were planning to phase out nuclear power, have reconsidered or scaled back their decisions. The European Union's inclusion of nuclear power as a sustainable investment has further enhanced its appeal. Technological advancements led by start-ups and established companies have further improved the long-term outlook for nuclear power. Innovations such as SMRs, pebble-bed reactors, and molten-salt reactors aim to enhance the safety, flexibility in size, and economic viability of nuclear plants. China also recently issued an operational permit for its first experimental thorium-based reactor.This sector is ripe for further and intensified cooperation between India-US and other close partners such as Japan and Australia.Matsyanyaaya 3: High-Tech Takes Centre-Stage— Pranay KotasthaneI don't think any serious policy analyst—even five years ago—would have anticipated that the press briefing of an Indian PM's Official State Visit to the US would headline concrete actions on high-tech areas such as semiconductors, critical minerals, telecommunications, Space, Quantum Computing, and Artificial Intelligence.Nevertheless, here we are. Technology is now the centrepiece of the India-US partnership. This technology framework includes strategic technologies, such as jet engine manufacturing in India and space, and also commercial technologies, such as telecommunications, optical fibres, and semiconductors.How Does it Matter?Technology occupying the pole position in India-US relations is a big change in the foreign policy outlooks on technology partnerships. Here's why.Phase 1.0After its independence, India interacted with many countries in the West to access advanced industrial technologies. The US specifically assisted India's nuclear and space programmes, helped develop IIT Kanpur, and contributed to the Green Revolution.Phase 2.0But technology became a sore point as the Cold War picked up pace. India faced stringent denial of technology from international regimes in the nuclear and space sectors. The denial of Indian membership into multilateral export control regimes such as the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) cast a long shadow on India's foreign policy outlook. The US came to be seen as a technology denier. India's default stance over the next five decades was to protect its turf in global technological fora while simultaneously developing and shielding domestic capabilities.This is why the civil nuclear deal in 2005 was such a big deal. It helped India and the US move on from a low-level equilibrium. However, technology still remained a marginal area of cooperation at a time when terrorism and American support for Pakistan gated progress in other sectors.Phase 3.0The Modi-Biden Summit is a firm indication that India's foreign policy outlook on technology has changed. Contributing factors are a growing domestic technological base; an increased presence of Indian talent in the global technology ecosystem; emergent geopolitical realities concerning China; and the rising contribution of crosscutting technologies in national power.The Indian foreign policy establishment now has a far more positive view of technology and the opportunities it offers for collaboration and competition, apart from contestation. India also realises that technology is now a global enterprise where autarchy is not an option. The contemporary concern is to manage interdependence and make technological supply chains trusted, transparent and resilient. More recently, India's advances in large-scale digital public infrastructure—payments, identity and data-sharing—give it the confidence to use technology to deepen diplomatic ties.As for the US, technology has become a primary driver for addressing the China challenge. Nuclear weapons make large-scale conventional conflict unlikely. Similarly, China's disproportionate role in material supply chains makes any large-scale economic decoupling costly. Consequently, contestation has been in the high-technology domain.Apart from the denial of technology to China, it has also meant that the US has changed the foreign policy use of technology towards its partners. Cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS arrangement showed that the US was now willing to share sensitive technologies with partners to counter China. Back then, in the context of India's dependence on Russia for defence systems, I wrote:It is thus in the West's interest to apply this new technology alliance mindset to India. As more options become available, India will find it easier to reduce its dependence on Russia.It seems this has come true to an extent. The US has been more forthcoming in sharing technology than opening its markets. The FTA with India remains a non-starter, but technology collaboration has grown rapidly.What does it Imply?High-tech cooperation is also not as high-stakes as the more contentious areas like trade and the South China Sea. The India-US relationship is so far behind the production possibility frontier on technology, trade and defence that there are enough low-hanging fruits to pick. And that's exactly what we are seeing now.In edition #165, I proposed a tri-axis framework to look at the India-US relationship: state-to-state relations, state-to-people relations, and people-to-people relations. There has never been a problem on the people-to-people axis. As the State Visit shows, state-to-state relations have also turned a corner. However, it is the state-to-people axis that is the problematic axis. Many Indians still seem to harbour a deep frustration with the American State. On the other hand, many Americans also have doubts about India as a partner of strategic importance.Only the two administrations could do something to break this ceiling. By delivering on the asymmetric promises under the technology and defence agreements, the state-to-people axis will finally move on from recollections of the technology denial regime. The announcements are just the beginning; a lot depends on the execution from both sides in these areas.Note: this piece was earlier published on Anticipating the Unintended #216. Check it out here!Our Reading Menu[Explainer] The problem with India's new guidelines on genetically modified insects, by Dr. Shambhavi Naik.[Op-ed] India mustn't miss this chance to supercharge its electronic goods industry, by Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane.[Op-ed] Our PLI schemes are in need of a coherent trade policy, by Satya S. Sahu. This is a public episode. 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Join us on the ""Transform My Dance Studio"" podcast as we dive into the exciting world of TikTok with our special guest, Keenya Kelly. In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak peek into our Inner Circle Retreat, where we uncover the secrets of using TikTok to transform your dance studio's success. Discover how this seemingly dance-centric platform can be leveraged to generate leads and boost sales for your business. While TikTok may initially be associated with dancing, it holds tremendous untapped potential as a powerful tool to organically reach and engage your ideal clients, absolutely free. In this engaging discussion, we explore various strategies, practical tips, and proven techniques to help you navigate TikTok's algorithm, create compelling content, and effectively target your audience. Keenya Kelly, a renowned expert in social media marketing, unveils her insider knowledge and sheds light on the immense opportunities that await dance studio owners on TikTok.

While TikTok has been getting a lot of heat lately for its connections to China, there's also a larger privacy and data problem across all social media platforms. We speak with two experts about the fast-evolving social media landscape and how consumers can better protect themselves from data mining. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/tik-tok-isnt-the-only-app-with-a-data-privacy-problem

Join Michelle Margiotta, Jake Paul and Rachel Garrett as they discuss witchcraft on social media with a focus on TikTok.TikTok is a social media platform that has gained immense popularity in recent years, particularly among young people. While TikTok can be a fun and entertaining platform, it can also have negative implications for witchcraft practitioners.One potential issue with TikTok is the spread of misinformation. TikTok has a vast user base, and many individuals may not have a deep understanding of witchcraft practices. As a result, misinformation and inaccurate information about witchcraft can quickly spread on the platform. This can be harmful to those who are new to witchcraft or are seeking accurate information about the practice.Another problem with TikTok is the trend of "DIY" or "hack" videos. While these videos can be harmless and fun, they can also encourage individuals to take shortcuts or use unsafe practices in their witchcraft. Witchcraft requires knowledge, skill, and practice, and shortcuts or quick fixes can result in ineffective or even dangerous outcomes.Furthermore, TikTok's algorithm can create an echo chamber effect. The algorithm shows users content based on their past interactions, which can lead to individuals seeing only a narrow range of content that reinforces their existing beliefs or practices. This can limit a witch's exposure to diverse perspectives and alternative ways of practicing, which can hinder their growth and development as a practitioner.Lastly, the constant scrolling and consumption of content on TikTok can also be detrimental to a witch's practice. Witchcraft requires intention, focus, and mindfulness, and TikTok's endless stream of videos can be a distraction and take away from the sacredness of the practice.In conclusion, while TikTok can be a fun and engaging platform, it can also have negative implications for witchcraft practitioners. It's essential to approach the platform with caution and skepticism, fact-check information, and ensure that practices align with safe and effective methods. Additionally, it's important to maintain a balance between social media consumption and intentional, mindful practice. Support the showWe hope you found the episode to be enlightening and insightful. Our goal is to create content that not only entertains but also helps you grow spiritually and connect with your inner self. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to like, subscribe, and write a review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps us to improve the quality of our content and reach a wider audience. We believe that by sharing knowledge and insights about spirituality, we can help to inspire positive change and personal growth. So, if you find our podcast to be meaningful and informative, we encourage you to share it with your friends and family. Thank you once again for your support and for joining us on this journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. We look forward to sharing more episodes with you in the future. You TubeFacebookFacebook Group Find Your Baddass Life Purpose

While TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, is fighting to keep its flagship app from being banned in the United States, it's also pushing a new app into the marketplace—Lemon8. One part Pinterest, one part Instagram and a dash of its sister app, Lemon8 is most likely saddled with the same security concerns that led lawmakers to consider banning TikTok. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari, business reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, is fighting to keep its flagship app from being banned in the United States, it's also pushing a new app into the marketplace—Lemon8. One part Pinterest, one part Instagram and a dash of its sister app, Lemon8 is most likely saddled with the same security concerns that led lawmakers to consider banning TikTok. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari, business reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, is fighting to keep its flagship app from being banned in the United States, it's also pushing a new app into the marketplace—Lemon8. One part Pinterest, one part Instagram and a dash of its sister app, Lemon8 is most likely saddled with the same security concerns that led lawmakers to consider banning TikTok. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari, business reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, is fighting to keep its flagship app from being banned in the United States, it's also pushing a new app into the marketplace—Lemon8. One part Pinterest, one part Instagram and a dash of its sister app, Lemon8 is most likely saddled with the same security concerns that led lawmakers to consider banning TikTok. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari, business reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, is fighting to keep its flagship app from being banned in the United States, it's also pushing a new app into the marketplace—Lemon8. One part Pinterest, one part Instagram and a dash of its sister app, Lemon8 is most likely saddled with the same security concerns that led lawmakers to consider banning TikTok. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari, business reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While TikTok's parent company, Bytedance, is fighting to keep its flagship app from being banned in the United States, it's also pushing a new app into the marketplace—Lemon8. One part Pinterest, one part Instagram and a dash of its sister app, Lemon8 is most likely saddled with the same security concerns that led lawmakers to consider banning TikTok. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari, business reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While TikTok is getting a lot of scrutiny in Washington, other Chinese apps are on the rise. Four of the five hottest apps in the U.S. in March are tied to Chinese companies. But as WSJ's Shen Lu explains, some apps are now trying to distance themselves from their Chinese origins.  Further Reading: - Why Chinese Apps Are the Favorites of Young Americans  - American Bargain Hunters Flock to a New Online Platform Forged in China  - Chinese Startups Try to Make It Big in the U.S.—but Without the Backlash  Further Listening: - Exclusive: TikTok's CEO on the App's Future in the U.S.  - How TikTok Became the World's Favorite App  - Shein Took Over Fast Fashion. Then Came the Backlash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not often that Democrats and Republicans find themselves aligned on policy. However, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew unified Congress as he was grilled by a bipartisan committee who argued that the popular short-video app should be banned in the United States.While TikTok claims it offers a powerful tool to bring people together, momentum appears to be gaining as governments across the globe raise concerns over the app's alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Did Chew's testimony exude trust? Will Project Texas be enough to satisfy Congress? Is TikTok just part of a larger problem with social media platforms and data privacy? Tune in as Austin, Thomas, and Kim discuss on the latest episode of The Business Communicators.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

While TikTok might be one of the world's most popular social media apps, it has raised national security concerns among U.S. lawmakers and the Biden administration. With the app now facing a nationwide ban, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress amid heightened U.S.-China tech tensions. Could this be the end of TikTok?Returning to the show is Jon Bateman, a senior fellow in Carnegie's Technology and International Affairs Program and author of U.S.-China Technological “Decoupling”: A Strategy and Policy Framework. He joins Stewart to unpack the drama over the possibility of a nationwide TikTok ban and how it fits into the broader picture of U.S.-China strategic competition. 

In Part 2 of our two-part series on TikTok and Privacy, we start off by looking at the mental health effects of being on the short-form video app. From feeding users a constant stream of harmful content to shaming people about their body image, TikTok has come under tremendous heat from critics around the world. While TikTok's community guidelines state that bullying and other forms of harassment are violations, only content moderators in the Beijing office are allowed to ban accounts. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stating that there has been a 60% increase in high school girls seriously considering or planning suicide, social media has no doubt played an integral part in this trend. TikTok has also made itself infamous with dangerous viral challenges. From the blackout and Benadryl challenges to the Tide Pods and burning pile challenges, the app has led to many users' physical harm--all for some fleeting attention. Many critics have accused TikTok of restricting or shadow banning people who are less attractive, overweight, disabled or living in poor locations. The assertion is that the app wants to promote more "desirable" content. TikTok defends itself by claiming it is attempting to protect users from being the target of bullying. Although TikTok's minimum age restriction is 13 years old, it has no verification system, meaning there are likely many children on the app who are under 13. TikTok also has experienced problems with child predators on the app and has been sued multiple times over collecting personal data on children without parental consent. To wrap up the episode, we talk about how ByteDance learned from the mistakes of Vine and leveraged that knowledge in building out TikTok. We address how TikTok makes money and then close with ByteDance's ambitious plans for global domination in virtually every significant online industry. Links Referenced: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/does-tiktok-wiretap-users-mounting-privacy-suits-press-claim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djk159kLBwA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVJl975ya-U OUR SPONSORS: Anonyome Labs - Makers of MySudo and Sudo Platform. Take back control of your personal data. www.anonyome.com MySudo - The world's only all-in-one privacy app. Communicate and transact securely and privately. Talk, text, email, browse, shop and pay, all from one app. Stay private. www.mysudo.com Sudo Platform - The cloud-based platform companies turn to for seamlessly integrating privacy solutions into their software. Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for building out your own branded customer apps like password managers, virtual cards, private browsing, identity wallets (decentralized identity), and secure, encrypted communications (e.g., encrypted voice, video, email and messaging). www.sudoplatform.com

Bella Howarth, 22, didn't exactly fall into social media fame. While TikTok was never a specific ambition, from age 12 Howarth knew she wanted to make videos.“I was trying to be like a vlogger, like Zoella, I think my handle [on YouTube] was Dorkabella.”While her YouTube career wasn't meant to be, and she has now scraped all evidence from the internet, she's now found success on the video-sharing app TikTok. Speaking to the Herald's In the Loop podcast, Howarth details what it's like sharing so much of her personal life, dealing with trolls and being recognised in public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EAB's Nicole Council, Scott Baker, and Jonathan Barnhart discuss the explosive growth of TikTok as a student recruitment tool and why it may, nevertheless, disappear completely from college campuses. While TikTok has become the dominant social media platform used by Gen Z students, state-run colleges across America are banning access to the platform over a variety of concerns. Our guests share advice for admissions teams on how to adapt quickly as the situation evolves.

This week's episode discusses a concept unveiled for the world's first artificial womb facility, aka a baby factory where you can create a designer baby leading to a discussion of all of the horrific dystopian realities this could create. We also discuss the recent scientific win of creating net-positive nuclear fusion and what that could lead to. Lastly, we discuss the recently proposed ban on Tiktok by congress.   Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! ----more---- Donate to support the show by going to https://givesendgo.com/redpillrevolution   Our website https://redpillrevolution.co/    Protect your family and support the Red Pill Revolution Podcast with Affordable Life Insurance. This is attached to my license and not a third-party ad!   Go to https://agents.ethoslife.com/invite/3504a now!   Currently available in AZ, MI, MO, LA, NC, OH, IN, TN, WV. 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I would say it's about almost half of what I was paying at one point over the last few years. Anyways, after that, we are going to touch on Congress introducing a bill to ban TikTok over spying fears. Oh my gosh. It's almost as if somebody recommended that, I don't know, what was it, three years ago now, maybe four years ago. And now it's just a legitimate conversation all of a sudden because it didn't come from Donald Trump's mouth. And then, We are also going to be talking about Joe Biden getting a little upset over somebody bringing up his quote unquote fucking age , according to Joe Biden. He was pretty mad about that. And then lastly, what we are going to talk, talk about is the craziest thing, which is a company that unveil unveiled the world's first artificial womb. And if your face looks like mine right now, um, and it should, you, you're probably just as concerned as you should be. Um, it's pretty crazy and it's, uh, really, actually, really concerning. 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Red Pill Revolution started out with me, realizing everything that I knew, everything that I believed, everything I interpreted about my life is through the lens of the information I was spoonfed as a child. Religion, politics, history, conspiracies, Hollywood medicine, money, food, all of it. Everything we know was tactfully written to influence your decisions and your view on reality by those in power. Now I'm on a mission, a mission to retrain and reeducate myself to find the true reality of what is behind that curtain. And I'm taking your ass with me. Welcome to the Revolution. All right. The very first thing that we are going to talk about today is going to be a fusion energy breakthrough. Which could lead to unlimited clean energy, which they're saying may just be 10 years away, which would be, again, pretty nice for everybody's bank account, although I'm sure they'll find a way to charge you in some way. But this is a pretty incredible breakthrough and, and it's not something that I've been following, but it seems like everybody's making a big deal about it. So let's figure out why . This says that US scientists have announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion that could totally transform our energy needs. And this is coming from the Daily Beast. It says, the US Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it has accomplished net energy gain, one of the ma most major breakthroughs in making fusion a viable form of energy. For the first time ever, this milestone expert's hope paves the way for a possible future of unlimited clean energy. Now I'm gonna give you my breakdown cause I watched this release today on, uh, YouTube live of. The US Department of Energy discussing this, and I'm gonna tell you what I think happened and then we'll see how wrong I am  by reading the full article here. So from what I watched today, the US Department of Energy came out and celebrated the fact that they potentially worked out a way to cause a net energy gain in nuclear fusion, which sounds kind of crazy. It's pretty simple what they did. That's not that simple , but it's simple to explain enough to me. What it sounded like they did is they took 192 laser beams all in this small little glass container pointing at a singular spot, the half the size of a bebe. And what their goal was to do was to heat that little half little bebe up to a round 3 million degrees Celsius, and in doing so, they would cause a net gain of energy. which just means that what they did is they put in, let's say you put $1 in on this side of the machine and $2 comes out on this side of the machine. So the amount of energy that they actually put into heating up this BB caused the BB to emit more energy than it had taken in. So 192 laser beams all pointing at this little bebe. And that allowed them to create a, a, a small bebe to turn into as hot as a star and emit so much energy that it could be used for other purposes. And what I believe they said is that it, they put in about two kilo jewels of energy and out on the other side came three kilojoules. So a one point. Times net positive increase in energy from what they put into this that they would get on the outside of that. So you can imagine all of the applications that this could be used for, but that was my interpretation of it. That's what I heard. And this could be used in many ways. Initially it's gonna be used for military applications, I'm sure more than anything, but, and they said that Biden hopes to have this in place, which I'm sure he has so much poll when it comes to nuclear fusion , that this would only take 10 years to be commercial. Which is what this article here is alluding to. And it sounded like we were a bit farther away from that, according to the individual that was the spokesperson for the US Department of Energy, which said that they thought that we were several, several decades away. And then they ev they, the, the journalist on site actually even challenged her and said, well, Biden, you said Biden's goal was 10 years. You're saying it's going to take five, potentially three to five decades before we u utilize this technology. How do you reconcile that difference? She said, uh, and the response was all of, but you know, that's our hope. We really hope to be using this in the future, but we can't say it really is gonna depend on private investors and the private companies coming in and looking to invest into this. Sounds like they had somewhere around the realm of like 55 million or something. Maybe. Maybe it was, yeah. I believe if I recall correctly, it was 55 million. So let's see how right or how wrong I was by reading this article that actually explains it in a way that somebody sat down and wrote it out. So , they said, uh, this is an incredible ex, incredibly exciting result. Said St. Stefani DM, a fusion energy researcher at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She added that the breakthrough demonstrates how investment in modeling and detailed physics understanding is paying off With these recent advances, US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that researchers at the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California were able to produce more energy from a fusion reaction then was required to create it during a December 5th experiment, hence the net energy gain. Now, this says a big quote here was from the White House Office of Science and Technology says that we have taken the first tentative step towards clean energy source that could revolutionize the world. This is a landmark achievement for the researchers and staff of the national IG Ignition facility who have dedicated their careers to seeing fusion ignition become a reality, and this milestone will undoubtedly spark more d. Last week, they shot a bunch of lasers at the app pellet of fuel, and more energy was released from the fusion ignition than the energy of the lasers going in. Wow. I was correct . So, uh, got that one right. Um, Rodi Prab Bahar, policy director for the White House of Office of Sciences and Technology said that the press conference, this is such a tremendous example of what perseverance really can achieve. The experiment used a process called inertial confinement fusion, which was involved, which involved shooting nearly 200 of the world's most powerful lasers at a tiny amount of hydrogen in order to replicate the nuclear fusion reaction that occurs every single moment on the sun. The lasers use 2.05 megajoules of energy to start the reaction resulting in a creation of 3.15 megajoules of energy. That's more than a 153% increase of power. While momentous, there are a few caveats. For one, the reaction lasts to the nanosecond, so it's not quite the constant self-sustaining process that we see play out on the sun. The amount of energy produced was also a mere fraction of what we get from a regular wall electricity outlet. Wow, that's disappointing. , LL and L Director, Kim Badillo also told reporters that researchers are still a few decades away from being able to create a commercially viable fusion reactor. However, this breakthrough is a consequential if somewhat small step towards the ultimate goal of limitless zero carbon energy production. We have taken the first tentative steps towards a clean energy source that could revolutionize the world along with clean energy initiatives. The fusion reaction also paves the way for a slightly more nefarious undertaking, the strengthening of the US national defense infrastructure. Marv Adams, the Deputy Administrator for Defense programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration, explains that the net energy game produced by the N I F helps advance national security in three ways. Um, this says is another large quote here, which says, in a world where we have fought wars over energy, energy, resources, and access to resources used in energy production, fusion brings us hope and an amazing challenge for one that helps defense programs maintain competence without testing nuclear weapons. It also helps bolster our weapons deterrence. The breakthrough also jettisons the US to the forefront of fusion energy research, serving as a signal to both our allies and enemies that we know what we are. I would hope so. . The announcement also included a few slightly mixed signals from the speakers while Bil stressed that there were still decades away from seeing fusion reactors that could be used as a part of widespread energy infrastructures. Grant Holmes said that President Joe Biden envisions a commercial fusion reactor, which in within 10 years, well thank God he won't be around to see that he was wrong. . Uh, however, BiDil explained that while inertial confinement fusion had achieved net energy gain, other types of fusion reactions, specifically magnetic fusion, which much farther along, uh, it says that the foundational technology to begin to scale up towards a power plant is further along than the magnetic fusion community. It's building more directly off the work that's been done in recent decades of facilities like Jet and the United Kingdom, the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, and. Nevertheless, Beil and her colleagues were bullish on the fact that the latest accomplishment was a major first step in providing out the vi viability of fusion energy for commercial purposes and potentially eliminating the energy woes that have plagued society since the Industrial Revolution. Yeah, it's funny how we didn't have energy woes until we decided to industrialize our culture. . Uh, in a world where we have fought wars over energy, we already read that quote. I'm extremely excited to see what's next in this field as we come to push innovation and drive towards a cleaner, more sustainable and equitable and just future. It's interesting how they can equate it to equity and justice. So as of right now, it means nothing for us at all, other than the fact that they can really heat up a BB for over a nanosecond. But at the moment, this does nothing for us. It does bolster our public outlook. From, like they said, allies and enemies regarding what our science and technology capabilities are and gives hope for the future that we will one day be able to also fly aircraft like the UAPs and UFOs that seemingly just blast off from anywhere in any direction, at any speed that they want at all times without any fear of ever getting rid of their energy source. Hey, that would be cool. All right, so that's what I got on that one. It is pretty cool though, I would say I watching it, it was interesting, you know, looking into the, the, there hasn't been too many large breakthroughs in nuclear science or anything really like this that, that we've heard big, large articles about recently. And so, uh, it is interesting. I'll give them that. And it is interesting to see what we could be able to do with this in the future. However, it seems a little bit farther. Then most people would hope that we're actually gonna be using this unless some people from the private sector step in and start to fund these things for profitable purposes. Because if we know anything about our government, it basically sucks at everything. And every $5 you throw into it, four gets thrown away. And by thrown away, I mean passed on to politicians and then one goes towards the actual entity or thing that you wanted to. And that's a very, very generous percentage that I just gave them there. So . All right. Um, this article comes from the Hill and it says the biggest five, uh, takeaways from the Fusion Energy Breakthroughs. And I'll just read you the headlines in here, which says, it's the first time a net energy gain has come from fusion. That's a cool thing. It's seen as other, another potential source of carbon free energy. Uh, then the next thing it says is breakthrough positions. Breakthrough positions, us or US as leader in global quest for fusion. Fusion still years off from becoming a mainstream energy source, and it has military implications. Hmm. Says, uh, this is a tiny scale version of the same process used to kick off a hydrogen or thermo nuclear bomb, which uses fusion power to release 1000 times as much energy as the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. That's terrifying. Fusion reactors don't contain nearly enough fuel to produce what kind of ex, uh, that kind of explosion. And a thermonuclear bomb requires a separate atomic explosion to trigger ignition according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. But US officials hinted at military applications, fusion is an essential process in modern nuclear weapons. And a milestone like this one has a strong argument for Amer American military. . The successful test demonstrates America's world leading expertise in weapons relevant technologies, while continuing to show our allies that we know what we are doing. , I like how that's the quote that everybody, we know what we're doing. Like I sure as hell hope. So if you're spending 55 million in, beaming a bunch of lasers at a tiny little bebe to do so. Yeah. Seems, seems like, uh, seems like you should know what you're doing. Anyways, let's go ahead and move on. Uh, this says that, oh, that this says that. I'm gonna take a drink of water. There it is. So much better. This says that Congress introduces a bill to ban TikTok over spying fears. Interesting. How somebody else, I can't exactly recall who, but somebody else seems to have proposed this several years ago for the same exact reason. , but now, apparently, because it's not that. So that, that, that person, um, that so-and-so who did this, uh, now seems to be a good idea because this was a bipartisan effort to ban TikTok. And let's go ahead and read this article, which comes from, uh, in gadget.com. Politicians in the US and house, uh, the politicians in this house and Senate have put forward bills to ban TikTok over worries China could use it to spy on Americans. And then it goes on to say, uh, that American politicians aren't just restricting access to TikTok. They now hope to ban it outright. Members of the house in Santa have introduced matching bills that would block transactions from any social media company in or influenced by China, Russias Cuban, or Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, the Anto Antisocial CCP Act. Averting the national threat of internet surveillance, oppression, censorship, and influence, and algorithmic learning by the Chinese comic Party. Wow, that's quite the name. Um, is meant to shut down access to TikTok and other apps that could use theoretically funnel, that could theoretically funnel American user data to oppressive government censor news or otherwise manipulate the public. Who in the world would allow a social media company to use user data to censor news or otherwise manipulate the public? No. Nobody would do that. Not, not, not the Lord and Savior. Mark Zuckerberg, not our man. Jack Dorsey, now formally known as Elon Musk, , CEO of Twitter. Um, we could never imagine the world. And then really it is. That's funny how it is now, just basically Instagram and TikTok or Instagram and Facebook that are the, the per purveyors of.  or welly in truth in the us But the fact that this, this is not being brought to light for our own companies is, is, is somewhat comical too, because literally we just found out that Twitter was actually actively censoring and blocking the active president of United States from utilizing Twitter while he was the sitting president for no reason at all, for no reason. They had no reason at all to do so, so they made one up and that seems like a good, it's absolutely against our first amendment and also is tampering with election outcomes, right? So, so hopefully if this bill is being in, in enacted, we will see some type of backlash for the things that are coming out with Twitter, although likely not because the government, as we also found out, was also involved in these things. So this goes on to say the rational echoes what US political leaders have argued for years. While TikTok has taken efforts to distance its international operations from those in China, such as the storing of US data domestically, critics have argued that parent company bite dance is ultimately at the mercy of the Chinese government. TikTok could potentially profile government workers and otherwise surveil Americans. According to the often repeated claims Republican bill co-sponsors send. Senator Marco Rubio and Mike Gallagher tried to draw links between some bite dance leadership in the Chinese Communist Party in an opinion piece in the Washington Post this November. At the time, 23 directors had previously worked by state backed media and at least 15 employees still did. The bill is also sponsored by House Republican Raja Krishna Mothy, that's quite the last name. K R i s A H N A M O O R T H I, Krishna Mothy. All right. In a statement, a TikTok spokesperson said it was troubling that members of Congress were putting forward legislation to ban the app. Rather than waiting for a national security review to wind down the bills will do nothing to advance national security according to the company. The firm added that that would continue to brief Congress on plans developed under the watch of security officials. The social network has consistently denied plans to track American users, uh, or otherwise deliberately assist Chinese surveillance efforts in the country. TikTok already faces some legal action. The states of Maryland and South Dakota have banned TikTok on government devices over security concerns in Indiana meanwhile sued TikTok for allegedly deceiving users about China's data access and child safety violations. The lawsuit with fine TikTok in demand changes to the services info handling and marketing claims, uh, says that whether or not the bills become legislation is uncertain. President Biden revoked former President Trump's orders to ban TikTok downloads, and instead required a fresh national security review. He's not expecting to override his own order. And while the bill sponsor characterize the measure as bipartisan, it's not clear the call for TikTok ban has enough support to c clench the necessary votes and reach Biden's desk To some degree, the anti-social CCP Act is more of a signal of intent rather than a practical at attempt to block TikTok. Hmm. Yeah. So it, it, Trump already tried this, literally did enact this and banned TikTok because of exactly this reason. And now it's being proposed again on both sides of the aisle. And the only way that it would get enacted is if Biden himself said, oh, you're right. I was wrong. And the likelihood of that happening unless he just forgets where he is and accidentally signs the bill before, I don't know, having to go empty his. Empty his colostomy bag or whatever he, he has his, his depends diapers, um, , I don't think there's much of a chance of this passing, but it is a signal to people. Like it said, it's a message that's being portrayed and, and it's a conversation that's being had around TikTok now pretty consistently as this one of the, as the most threatening social media application. I mean, I don't have it on my phone anymore. Now, I, the, a big piece of that is because I built my account and then got it banned for literally no reason whatsoever. Still have not received a response from them for that, uh, 55,000 people that were following there. But that's a different conversation. In this case, uh, you know, the, when you go through the terms of service, when you look at it, and, and a lot of people have been coming out and talking about this, it is by far the most aggressive application in stealing all of your data. It looks at all the text messages you send, it looks at all of the photos that you have access to on it. It, it basically tracks you everywhere you go. It knows exactly what you're typing into search bars. Every single piece of information that is on your phone can be accessed by TikTok and by the Chinese Communist Party. So, uh, you have to take that into consideration when you understand that the Chinese Communist Party may be our overlords in about 30 years. , and it may, may affect your social credit score that you, uh, I don't know, posted a funny dance on TikTok that got flagged for violence.  anyways, so there's that. Uh, I don't think anything is gonna happen with this, but the fact that it's even being talked about again, is good that it's in the public light and any, any at all pressure on social media companies to be more transparent, to stop collecting as much data, to start pushing our society in a positive direction as, as opposed to one of just straight consumerism and grossness surrounding the, the five to ten second videos that once you realize that you're literally just playing, if, if there was a little lever on the side of your phone that you had to, you know, use like a slot machine every time you wanted to see a new TikTok, I think we would start to look at each other. Pretty weird . It's like you, we are literally, we are absolutely just completely addicted to our phones and not even addicted to our phones at this point. I've talked about this before. It's the monopoly of attention through the large corporations, right? It what the way that the, the internet used to be. 50 50. Geez. It's not been long. 50 years. Um, so the, the way the energy, the, the internet has been or was originally back in the late nineties, early two thousands, even into the late two thousands was, uh, really until we got into social media apps. What, like 2006, 2007, Facebook started to come out. So it, it was the, you could, people would save bookmarks and go to the websites that they wanted to go to. Now people just go on directly to social media to get the feed of everything everywhere, all the time.  and it's this str, you know, shopping mall of information as opposed to going directly to other sources. That's why you have a really big trouble with this downturn of, of, you know, website sales and obviously you had the.com bubble, which, which maybe had a piece of that. But really what you're seeing is a monopoly of attention. And, and you see this everywhere. You see this with our, our food distribution, right? There's a, a Kroger, a Whole Foods, uh, Winn Dixie, and uh, uh, I don't know, whatever, whatever the hell other places there are around this country that you buy food from. But there's usually only one in each area that you go to. , right? The mom and pop shops have a really difficult time even being in the conversation, right? And that's not even bringing up Amazon. Amazon is completely taking over almost every business and being in, in a, a business that utilizes Amazon in some way, shape or form it, it's crazy to find out that Amazon gets its business by basically completely undercutting the businesses that it's buying stuff from. So by being the largest distributor, it also distributed distributes it at the lowest price, leading them to make the profits. And the company who actually came out with the materials and the product itself came up with the ideas, did the marketing, all of that makes less. And so you see this whole conglomeration of, of human collective consciousness that is all streaming through one to five different doors, depending on what you're talking about. If you're talking about food, you go to this place. If you're talking about, uh, Internet, or I'm sorry, talking about news. You go to these three sources. If you're talking about any interaction with any human ever, you go to social media. If you wanna buy anything, literally on the entire world, you go to Amazon, right? All this monopolizing of attention so that the mom and pop shops go away and the people who profit are the ones who are already billion and trillionaires and everybody else goes outta business. And you saw the worst of that when you saw that Target and Home Depot were allowed to be open while mom and pop hardware stores and mom and pop grocery stores were shut down, right? Because they have the biggest lobbying power. So I'm glad to see any one of these big, I'm, I'm really glad to see what's going on with Twitter right now. All of the files that are coming out, the Twitter files right now, I think we're on like. Five or or stage five of those. The things that it's come out with more recently is that Donald Trump was silenced and, and blocked from Twitter for no reason that there was cooperation with the government during that time. Uh, that there was, uh, initial tweets that were being deleted as a result of political affiliations. And then shadow Banning was absolutely real in that there was communications happening back and forth between Biden's team and Twitter during the Hunter Biden laptop situation. Right. And there's more to come. So we'll have to keep our eyes on that too. All right. Now next we're gonna talk about, uh, the, um, ecto life, which is the 30 or the world's first artificial womb. And then another thing I'd like to talk about, we're actually gonna skip the Joe Biden be an old thing cuz that's something we all know. No need to bore you with that. But I did find something on conspiracy Reddit, which I found to be quite interesting and it has since been. Deleted. So more recently, project Veritas came out with a video discussing the dean of a very well known school. Um, the man goes by Joseph Bruno at Francis w Parker School, and he admitted to showing children's sex toys in school during sex ed class thinking, oh, look at this butt plug. Like, look at this dildo. Like it's disgusting. The dean of a school, the dean, not a random 21 year old blue-haired Antifa member that infiltrated the school system. No, this is the dean of a well-known, established private school. All right. Which obviously makes it even more concerning. So let's go ahead and read this and, and now each of these statements come with receipts. So I will include this in this week's podcast companion. All right, which again, go to red pill revolution.co or go to. ck.com, um, or I'm sorry, red pill revolution.dot com, and you can sign up directly through red pill revolution ck.com. All right, so this has just started a deep dive on the private school dean that was showing children how to use sex toys Project. Veritas caught the Dean of students, Joseph Bruno at Francis w Parker School, admitting to showing children how to use sex toys in class. The school has some bizarre policies in place, including segregation from whites from others. The school has come out in strong support of the dean. The incident appears to be a textbook example of grooming. The school is in Chicago and is expensive with many famous alumni, including Anne Hench, who is reportedly investigating child abuse before her mysterious death in Hench has been open about her abuse at a young age. There were also very powerful political connections and billionaires engaged in bazaar missions. They are are connected to Democrat and Republican politicians. All right. Now the first thing is the Project Veritas Undercover video. So let's go ahead and see if we can pull that up first. And this is a video again, just coming directly from Project Veritas on Twitter. Let's see if we can actually get it to pull up for us. Hmm. Looks like it might have gotten deleted. All right, so you can go watch it yourself. Look up, uh, project Veritas, project veritas.com. Project Veritas on Instagram, project Veritas on Twitter. And you can find this video. All right. Uh, but it says that the school completely scrubbed their social media, and it said that this individual who seemed to do a pretty deep dive, and again, every one of these statements has a link backing up its statements here. So I was looking through the list of alumni and donors, and one name jumped out, Pritz. This family of billionaires was very actively in pushing sex ed. The children sex change medical procedures for children. They're invested in many medical companies that make the surgical equipment and meds for sex change operations. They donate to tons of medical associations, medical schools and clinics and hospitals. They have paid their way onto many boards. One member is cur, uh, is the current governor of Illinois. Wow. One member of the family is the current governor of Illinois. Another was the Secretary of Commerce under former, uh, under Obama, and another was a former Hillary Clinton Press campaign manager. The majority of their sex ed sex change activities for youth are coordinated through their nonprofit tawan foundation. The foundation is led by Jennifer Pritzker, formerly James Pritzker. Uh, and here Jay Pritzker is seen speaking as a guest of honor at Francis w Parker School, speaking to students about his transition from male to female. And there's an article about that directly from the school's website. And I got it pulled up right here. Um, it says, military re veteran historian, businesswoman, investor, developer philanthropist, transgender woman, and Parker graduate Colonel Jennifer Pritzker, 68 years old, returned to the school recently to speak at Morning X about the importance of understanding the military's role in a democratic society. Wow. This is not who I want teaching my children, . And that is quite the introduction, by the way. Anyways, let's go ahead and, uh, redone it goes, uh, on to say that Pritzker is also a donor and alumni to the school who's given millions. Note that Pritzker's donation to all sides. Um, literally everyone. Rudy Giuliani, Biden Bush, Alpac, Nikki, Halle, uh, Democrats of Tennessee, Democrats of Texas, R n C, Tammy Duckworth, labor Party, farmer's Party Libertarians. It just goes on and on for decades. It looks like the family is just buying influence from everybody. Here is a very interesting article about Jay Pritzker's involvement in SY synthetic sex identity by an investigative reporter. Balik comes from Tablet Mag. Another family Tom or another family member, Tom Pritzker, was recently revealed to be one of 12 John Doz, uh, being accused of one being one of Jeffy Epstein's and GLA Maxwell's co-conspirators in the underage sex trafficking of young women. Wow. I wonder how, where this association comes from in the family. Uh, the Pritzker family is discussed at three 11 of this video. Tom Pritzker's, Epstein connection is discussed at the start of this video. The family is consistently in USA's top 10 richest family, but asides from Illinois, they have almost zero name recognition, almost as if they're trying to maintain a low profile to avoid scrutiny and inquiry. Chicago Times and Vanity Fair documented several factions of the family's agreed on full display as they went to war with each other when the patriarch died in the late 1990s, even though they had all been left generations worth of wealth. Dean of Students, Joseph Bruno, specifically mentions in the Project Veritas video that he has an unlimited budget and that the administration would not at all be concerned about exposing underage children to at best, inappropriate information. The links I shared are barely the tip of the iceberg of this bazaar network. It goes much deeper and gets much darker. Predictably, there are already articles in MSM that attempt to preemptively shield any criticism notably of j Pritzker as transphobic or anti-Semitic. Some of the links didn't generate property. All right, cool. The very first, uh, thing that goes on to say is, um, have some, a quick few little responses here, uh, is somebody tells them to hide his IP address. . Somebody says Good work. Uh, yeah. Anyways, so interesting that the Dean of students, that project Veritas called out for basically teaching children how to use butt plugs in dildos is related to the Pritzker family, which is related to Jay Pritzker, right? Jay Pritzker was the one with, with, uh, let's see, no, Tom Pritzker, who is related to Tom Pritz. Who is one of the 12 John Doe that was being accused of being one of Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators. Wow. That is pretty wild. Now I don't really know what to make of this, but I thought it was an interesting correlation between this guy and this family. Let's go ahead and see if we can actually get a little bit more information about who this guy is. Let's see, the Pritzker family. So it is just talking about, uh, so basically the school was being funded by one of these people that are part of these families. And it's no coincidence that you're somebody who is a part of Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators would be trying to groom children at a high school age. Uh, That has since been deleted off of Reddit. You can't, you cannot find that. You cannot find it on, on conspiracy as at least that came from, uh, posted by Bonding Chamber was the name on Reddit. Uh, so go give that person a look and see if they come out with anything, cuz it did look like there was a seat in a certain amount of, uh, information here. That was pretty well, uh, pretty well dug up. So, um, anyways, let's go ahead and move on. The next and final topic that we are going to discuss here is the, uh, ecto, what is it? Ecto Life. Ecto Life is the name of this company. Okay. And let's see if I can even get a company website for you. No. Hmm. All right. Ecto Life had a press release recently saying that they revealed a concept which was the world's first artificial womb facility. So I have a video for this, and then we will go on and read some of this article here and here we go. Introducing Ecto Life. The world's first artificial womb facility, powered entirely by renewable energy. Ecto life allows infertile couple to conceive a baby and become the true biological parents of their own offspring. It's a perfect solution for women who had their uterus surgically removed due to cancer or other complications with ecto life, premature births and C-sections will be a thing of the past. Ecto life is designed to help countries that are suffering from severe population decline, including Japan, Bulgaria, South Korea, and many others. The facility features 75 highly equipped labs. Each state-of-the-art lab can accommodate up to 400 growth pods or artificial wounds. Every pod is designed to replicate the exact conditions that exist inside the mother's uterus. A single building can incubate up to 30,000 lab grown babies per year. Ecto life allows your baby to develop in an infection-free environment. The pods are made of materials that prevent germs from sticking to their surfaces. Every growth pod features, sensors that can monitor your baby's vital signs, including heartbeat, temperature, blood pressure, breathing rate, and oxygen saturation. The artificial intelligence-based system also monitors the physical features of your baby and reports any potential genetic abnormalities. The pods are equipped with a screen that displays real-time data on the developmental progress of your baby. These data are sent directly to your phone so you can track your baby's health from the comfort of your zone. The app also provides you with a high resolution live view of your baby's development. A special section in the app allows you to watch a time lapse of your baby's growth and share it directly with your loved ones. Because babies can recognize language and learn new words while still in the womb. Ecto life Growth Pods feature internal speakers that play a wide range of words and music to your baby. Through the app, you can choose the playlist that your baby listens. You can also directly sing to your baby and make them familiar with your voice before birth. Our goal is to provide you with an intelligent offspring that truly reflects your smart choices. Ecto life improves your bonding experience with your baby, thanks to a 360 degrees camera that's fitted inside your baby's growth pod. You can use your virtual reality headset to explore what it's like to be in your baby's place. See what they see, and hear what they hear. All right. I'm gonna pause that right there and we'll, we'll listen to the rest of this because this is so wild. This company is trying to artificially grow babies in a warehouse, and they spent how many millions of dollars producing this singular video, which is like movie level animation and cinematography, and. Cgi, like they spent so much money producing this video that where do you think this money is coming from? And, and here's another more interesting topic besides the fact that how creepy this video is, because if you have, you gotta see the video because what they're showing you on the screen is like this cgi, like mimicry of what this facility would look like. And they try to make it look all cool and hip and baby pods and like, but you know how, like, how discu could you imagine walking into this facility and seeing 30,000 babies lined up in like a football field arena, just sitting there in a glass jar on a shelf somewhere? And this to me, just tells me exactly where they're trying to go with this. What is a woman. If, if a, if a uterus is no longer magical, is no longer the, the, the, the giver of life and some cold, sterile glass box is where we're gonna grow our children, then the, the, the whole goal of all of this is, is transhumanism. This is transhumanism. Transhumanism is here. It is, uh, if you don't know what transhumanism is, it's basically humans trying to take control of our evolutionary cycle and push it in the direction that we want it to go, not where God wants it to go, not where fate wants it to go, not where the world or evolution needs it to go, but where we are playing God, we as humans are playing God by shoving a bunch of embryo little babies into a warehouse, 30,000 babies deep. As they minimize the, the, the power that is the femininity as they tell you that your uterus and capabilities of carrying children means nothing. Meanwhile, they wanna market to you so they can further commoditize children being born into this world because you know how much this is gonna cost. This, they try and play it off. Like, it's like, oh, this is gonna help Japan who has lowering numbers, and, oh, this is gonna help Venezuela, who's been really having an e Coli breakout, like, fuck no. This is going to benefit the celebrities who are going to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to have their son be seven four with the jawline of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the right hook of Mike Tyson and have their daughter looking like a Victoria's Secret supermodel walking out of the womb. And they're gonna spend $200,000 on it, and they're gonna give them a, a, a ridiculous sliding scale of IQ and all of the, like, this is going to become a commodity for rich people. And that does not even touch on the potential of this. Because if this is being marketed this way right now, this is already in effect somewhere, in a warehouse in China, in Ukraine, in some, a few skated country that doesn't have real laws surrounding this, that can do whatever the hell they want. This is already happening somewhere that they are growing babies in test tubes. And if you think human trafficking is horrible right now, can you imagine what it's gonna look like when a baby is born, as many babies as you could ever want, is born in a pod, in a glass tube, in a dusty warehouse in Ukraine, and you can buy it.  on the, the, on Amazon and have it shipped to your damn door. And you didn't need love, you didn't need attention, you didn't need a relationship. You don't have any of the foundations of what it takes to be a parent. In order to get this. You just need money. And the people that this is going to heavily affect initially is not going to be the, the, the downfall of Japanese, uh, uh, population. It's going to be the rich and the famous who are capitalizing off of spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to curate a picture. Perfect in high IQ baby with blue eyes and whatever the jaw line of, uh, handsome squidward This is terrifying, really. Cause if you think of it from a human trafficking perspective and, and you understand that this is already happening. You know, if they're spending millions of dollars doing this type of marketing for it, the CGI that goes into this video, you know that this is absolutely some country, some evil super villain somewhere has a dusty warehouse of 30,000 babies all lined up. And what happens if this goes wrong? What if this already went wrong? This is definitely didn't 100% perfectly fucking happen where you're just come out with a baby that looks great. How many, how many, one armed, three nosed, two-headed babies came out of this type of experiment and what happened to those? Because there's no way that they just 100% accuracy fired off this crazy scientific God-like experiment. And we're just supposed to expect that nothing went wrong in the meantime when you were, oh, I don't know, growing test tube babies in a dusty warehouse without any oversight. What? What in the world? Science is becoming like alchemists and dark magic wizardry and dark magic, and that is our today's science between mRNA, gene therapy and test tube babies and bombs a thousand times. The, the efficiency in, in, in size of what we saw in Hiroshima being created. Right now, science has gone rogue, wuhan lab gain of function research. Talk about that again, right? What, where do we draw the line? When, when is it? Because here's what you have to understand. Science is five steps ahead of legislation, if not 10 or 20, right? When you look at leg, leg, leg. When you look at regulatory agencies, when it comes to the financial markets, They are so far behind what is happening in crypto. That's what we're finding out with ftx, right? They're so far behind and they're trying to catch up, and they're trying to make legislation that, that, that helps protect people. And by people, I mean human beings, which is the exact thing that these scientific villains are creating in little baby test tubes in the meantime for proof of concepts so that they can sell them to celebrities so that those celebrities can have hot and smart babies instead of the ones that God intended for them to have. And then all of the weirdness, like, oh, pretend to be your baby in our glass tube with your virtual reality headset. How about, no, how about, I don't wanna do that. How about this is disgusting. And I draw the line at at, at Scientifically Grown test tube babies like nobody, nobody asked for this. Nobody maybe besides Claw Schwab in the World Economic Forum. Nobody wants this. Nobody needs this. And talk about fertility issues. Yeah. Okay. You got, you got a hysterectomy. That's horrible. There's, there's surrogates out there. You don't need to grow a baby in a test tube because how many, how many times? What happens when it does go wrong? Right. What happens when there is an anomaly in their genes like they talked about? What happens when there's an, it's a it, it comes out with three noses. What are they gonna do with that baby? Hmm. And if they're already doing this and somebody gets ahold of this technology, which they will, and some billionaire can, I don't know, like Jeffrey Epstein can grow babies in his basement. And this is commercialized. This technology will be commercialized just like nuclear submarines were sold off from Russia. This technology will eventually hit the black consumer market. The underground grossness. That is the place where people purchase illegal firearms that people purchase. Uh, literally human trafficking occurs in, in drug markets. Like this will be a technology that we will have invented that will never go away. There's nothing you can do about it. And then you will have a future. Jeffrey Epstein growing babies in his basement, all because you wanted to fiddle. Fuck around, trying to see if you could what? Congratulations, you made a baby in the test tube. Now what? Nobody asked for this. Using a wireless haptic suit connected to your baby's growth pod, you'll be able to sense their kicks in the womb and share this experience with your friends and family members. You know how else you can experience haptic feedback in the womb? I don't know. Maybe be pregnant. Where, where did we get this idea that women aren't women? Babies aren't babies coming from women. Women don't gain their power from the ability to literally create life like they are stripping humanity of its sense of humanity. We do not need this at all. We don't need you to, to put a haptic feedback suit on for me to feel my baby kick. You know how I felt? My baby kick. I put my hand on my wife's stomach. That's how you feel a baby kick. You don't put on a haptic feedback suit. You weirdos. Like how? How many of the people at this scientific corporation actually have children? Cause I would venture to say zero. Nobody what? Who wants this? And what stops this from becoming a slave trade, right? If you can literally clone babies in your basement and, and grow humans at will, why not cr cr why? What stops these humans from becoming lower class citizens and what stops us from becoming lower class citizens if they're just that much smarter and more beautiful than us? What stops us from becoming the peasants and they take over the damn world, and now because we weren't grown in the test tube, we're not as good as they are for life, and, and it becomes this whole war like you're, you're, we're, we're causing a domino effect in the future that that was not intended for us. Again, these scientists are acting as if they are gods and nobody asked for. Be able to sense their kicks in the womb and share this experience with your friends and family members. With ecto life, your baby will receive the best nutrients that can support their growth. Each group of pods is connected to two central bioreactors. The first bioreactor contains nutrients and oxygen, which are supplied to your baby through an artificial umbilical. This bioreactor also contains a liquid solution that serves as the amniotic fluid that surrounds babies in the mother's uterus. It's rich of vital hormones, growth factors, and antibodies that sustain your baby's growth and development. Thanks to a system controlled by artificial intelligence, each baby receives custom nutrients tailored to their needs. The second bioreactor is designed to eliminate any waste products produced by the babies. The artificial umbilical cord helps the babies to release their waste products into the second bioreactor. With the help of a delicate layer of engineered enzymes, the second bioreactor can then recycle waste products and turn them back into useful nutrients. This way, the facility ensures a steady and sustainable supply of fresh nutrients to your baby. With ecto life, miscarriage and low sperm count are a thing of the past prior to placing the fertilized embryo of your baby inside the growth pod. In vitro fertilization is used to create and select the most viable and genetically superior embryo, giving your baby a chance to develop without any biological hurdles. It's amazing them. It's amazing seeing them go through so much effort. This huge technological ar virtual reality baby with bio, what did they say? Biowaste and, and nuclear bioreactors and all of this, like AI, techno, you know, what does all of this? A human woman, a human woman's body does literally every single piece of this. It monitors them. It gives them the infor, it gives them the nutrients they need. It, it, it protects them with the am am like it. It does all of that. It already does that. The umbilical cord does not need to be artificial. We already have all of these things taken care of. Thank you. Evolution. Thank you Earth. Thank you God, for creating women, real actual women who can make babies without a Biore react. Just seeing the, the, the, the lengths that they're willing to go to strip us from our humanity is incredible. And if you want your baby to stand out and have a brighter future, our elite package offers you the opportunity to genetically engineer the embryo before implanting it into the artificial womb. Thanks to CRISPR Cas nine gene editing tool, you can edit any trade of your baby through a wide range of over 300 by genetically engineering a set of jeans. The elite package allows you to customize your baby's eye color, hair color, skin tone, physical strength, height, and level of intelligence. It also allows you to fix any inherited genetic diseases that are part of your family history, so that your baby and their offspring will live a healthy, comfortable life free of genetic diseases. Hold it, look and push. Say goodbye to the pain of childbirth and birth related muscle contractions. Ecto Life provides you a safe, pain-free alternative that helps you deliver your baby without stress. The delivery process is smooth, convenient, and can be done with just a push of a button. After discharging the amniotic fluid from the artificial womb, you'll be able to easily remove your baby from the Growth pod. Everything is perfectly designed so you and your partner can enjoy the delivery process. To ensure full transparency, our post delivery free d n paternity test helps you confirm the genetic identity of your baby so you can return home knowing that your baby is genetically yours. You don't have to worry about power cuts or carbon footprint. Ecto life uses, highly efficient, been sitting here with my mouth open this entire time. Their premium package. Choose your baby's eye color and their hair color, and their intelligence and their genital size. With our premium 2.0 package that only costs you an additional 1.7 million. Where does the, where do we step in and just draw the line? How do, how do we wave our hands at science and go, no, thank you. Don't want this one. Let's pass it as humanity. Like we're allowing a, a subsection of culture, of humanity, of humans to determine the evolutionary trajectory of our species without the consent of. What is it? 0.03% of people 0.0 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0 1% of people have anything to do with this type of scientific, uh, research. And then as a much smaller percentage have anything to do with the, the, the actual enacting of this type of thing. And we're going to allow them to genetically modify babies and test tubes so that you can pick its eye color, like it's a tomagotchi. Like wh where, when do we get a say and, and, and how do we do, do we wave our hands? Do we gotta go back and, and give the, the, the nerds a swirly again  to tell 'em this is not okay. Like, wh wh where, where do we get our. How do we get to say no? As a human species, we draw the line at genetically modifying babies in test tubes without human intervention because we have no idea at all what the implications are of this technology at all. Clean, renewable energy consisting of solar and wind power. The highly advanced pods operate with minimal energy needs, making it easy for your baby to make it to full term without any complications. And for those who want a more convenient solution, ecto life is made accessible so your life can be easier. Thanks to our miniaturized, bioreactors, and long-lasting batteries, you can use ecto life growth pods at the comfort of your home, allowing you to incubate your baby in your building without the need to visit our factory. By owning your special growth pod, you will have the ability to build a happy family, one baby at a time away from any birth complications. The concept of Ecto life facility was designed by bio technologist and science communicator Hasha Melley. It relies on groundbreaking research work that has been conducted by scientists and engineers since 1950s. Tired of waiting for a response from an adoption agency. It's also weird how there's, so there's a few very slight but significant gramer issues in the reading of this script here since 1950s is not a proper sentence. So the amount of money that they spent on this for them to have grammatical errors in their scripting for how this woman is reading this is, is kind of bizarre to me. Since technology that was being developed since 1950s, since the 1950s, I don't know, just seems off to me that such a large production would have misspoken sentences, like wrong scripting that was put out as a result of this. And they even said, you could take this to your home. Like just don't come to our baby factory to get your baby. We're gonna put the baby growth encapsulated directly next to your bed so you can grow a baby. Just like you can grow a monster plant . Like, uh, this is just, I don't even know how to feel. I do know how to feel about it. I'm, I'm appalled. This is the most disturbing thing I have come across in my entire. The fact that we are even contemplating this, the fact that we are even allowing this, the fact that this is not a explosion of outcry regarding this, this disgusting technology that is being unveiled as a baby factory. How many baby factories do you think there are already around the world? And what is gonna happen when there's a baby factory in, in the but underneath Epstein Island, just pumping out babies to be whatever in the world they wanna do with them, where they can even genetically modify that baby to be unbelievably beautiful and intelligent or stupid, completely unsent. , but you have a, a, a 10 model, Victoria's secret model, uh, human that comes out of this without even the ability to speak or think for themselves or with very high levels of agreeableness and very low levels of muscular strength. Like all of the, all of the things that come into play with this. And imagine the world where a government only allows you to do this through their technology and what are they gonna do to this baby to be able to track it moving forward. What if, what if the government's going to ban women getting pregnant and having babies at home? And all you, the only way that you get to allow to have a baby, which again, is already happening in China, where they don't want you to have a boy or a girl. And if you have a girl like you, get one or two babies. And if you have more than that, it was literally they would come knock on your door and take your baby from you. So it's not outside the realm of possibility that a government would intervene in, in the, the, the. The outcome of reproduction. It's already happening. So we're already moving towards this. And, and what about a world where a government only allows you to go through their system to have your baby and every one of those babies that they put out, when the back round algorithm of whatever AI technology is giving your child's sentience in this little test tube that is not from the universe or God, they just, you know, ratchet up a little bit more agreeableness, they ratchet up a little bit more, uh, I don't know, naivety, they ratchet down a little bit more of the, uh, I don't know, um, ability to think for yourself. And they ratchet down depending on what your income level is or your personal intelligence or your social, I, your, your social credit score determines what type of baby you can have. What if that happens? And the, the government is telling you, oh, well, you only have a, a, a four 20 social credit score out of 800. So you don't, you don't, you get an ugly baby that's stupid is under six or is under five six and can barely speak for themselves. That's the only type of baby that you want. But it's the only bit's, the only baby you can get because if you have a baby yourself, we're gonna come grab it from you because it's not an agreeable Americanized test tube baby that you had to pay a hundred thousand dollars for over a loan period for the rest of your life to have a baby. There's a really interesting place that our humanity goes, and by interesting, I mean completely dystopian as a result of this technology being rolled out. If it's even real, and I'm sure it is just based on what we know already they were doing with the chimeras and all, all of this, this, this weird cloning and all of the things that have been going around in the background. So, and, and then there's even like arguments being done based on this that's trying to argue this use case. How disgusting. Now there's an article that comes from science in stuff.com/ecto life dash artificial dash wombs. And you can read a little bit more about this. I will let you do your own research. That is my, that's my thoughts on it. This is disgusting. It's hyper concerning. Um, you know, just looking at this. A brave new world. No, no, a dystopia where you don't have access to children unless you go through the AI algorithms that are being implanted into your children's brain at. , which you have no control over, and they're designing your baby around your social credit score. You know, whatever level of your social credit score, which is really just your level of agreeableness to the government, allows you which type of baby that you get. Do you get a smart one or you get a dumb one? Do you get a pretty one? Or you get a stupid one? You get a tall one or you get a short one, you get an athletic one, or you get a, a weak ass little baby  and it's all based off how, what, what type of that mean tweet that you said about Joe Biden calling him old now. Now you can't have blonde hair, you can only have brown hair and then all of a sudden you, you spoke up about XII and ping and now you can only have red hair  and super, super white pasty skin. Uh, nothing against red-haired, pasty skin people. I'm, I'm pretty close to you. Um, , you can see where this goes. And, and really you can't see where this goes, but you can see how dark it can get, whether it's human trafficking, whether it's social credit, score based babies, whether it's, uh, all of these horrific ideas come to mind, and this is just scratching the surface is what is gonna be the result of this. Totalitarian governments are only allowing you to go through their technologies which have embedded within these children certain qualities that make them good citizens instead of self thinking individuals. 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TikTok has given beauty a breath of fresh air and I'm not mad at it at all. While Tiktok has been great for sharing beauty education in a fun and concise way, sometimes…its gives a big NO but how about we talk about it in this episode?  

Welcome to today's YouTube for Realtors WALK AND TALK #10- I have so many things going through my head every day about YouTube for Realtors that I just want to get it all out! I get asked so many questions every day and coach so many agents it's time to answer all of those in depth, on my walk to the gym! In today's episode I do a deep dive into TikTok vs YouTube for Real Estate. Thinking of doing a short-term content vs. a long-term content? Uploading it on TikTok or YouTube? Or should you be doing a different video for YouTube and another one for TikTok? All those questions will be tackled here on our walk and talk episode. We are all talking about those marketing videos, and being surrounded by big people, industry leaders and top Influencers. I have been interviewing a lot of people and I will give you insights of what would works for me. And I will tell you exactly what are the pros and cons of it. I know I always say this but I always get to have those questions as well. While TikTok has a lot more  time watched nowadays compared to YouTube, should you be doing more on TikTok than on YouTube what can I suggest? My answer would be best to hear in this episode. You know me homies, I would always give my raw and honest opinion. A cliffhanger yeah? But reading this summary won't give justification on what you can hear from this episode. Come on homies! Listen, learn and share this to your pals. Cheers!   Want to see over 500 free videos teaching you YouTube for Real Estate? Go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVALMF99nztSJEJ7lehzEOQ To learn more about our courses and trainings schedule call here: https://calendly.com/channeljunkiessales Want to partner with us at eXp and get all our training and coaching free? Tell me more here: https://forms.gle/UrVcNtnSYCR6H1Vd9Or email info@jacksonwilkey.com and say you came from the podcast! 

With TikTok increasing in popularity, a lot of people are wondering if the platform can be monetized. Creators on the platform are asking if they can make money from their videos. The simple answer is yes. Similar to other platforms like Instagram and YouTube, TikTok can be monetized. While TikTok doesn't have an established system for making money from your videos, there are still several strategies you can use to make money on the platform. In this episode, I tell you 6 ways to make money on TikTok. So what are you waiting for? This episode was adapted from our blog post  (credit: Marvellous Aham-Adi)Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

While TIKTOK still has a reputation of being a teenage dancing app it has evolved substantially over the last couple of years. In 2020 it surpassed two billion downloads and it also recently surpassed YouTube in viewing time per user. It is high time to look at TIKTOK. In order to learn about TIKTOK, I invited Prof. Andy Miah to the podcast. Andy has a chair in Science Communication and Future Media at Salford University (UK). And he is an avid TIKTOK user. We recorded this session in between other meetings. For this reason, it got shorter than the previous episodes of the podcast. However, this might actually be quite fitting for a social network that actually revolutionized short content. You find Andy pretty much on all social networks. However you could start by checking him out on Twitter (@andymiah) or have a look at his webpage: https://andymiah.net/ --- The Science Communication Accelerator Podcast aims to empower   scientists, universities, and research organizations to engage publicly   and share  more science on social media. To do so, the podcast aims to   create a knowledge hub for digital science communication by publishing engaging and inspiring episodes with experts in the field of social   media and  science communication. Please reach out if you are  looking  for a sparring partner to create your organizational  communication or  branding strategy (Julius.wesche@scicomx.com). You  find me on Twitter  (@juliuswesche), on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliuswesche/), and on Instagram  (@juliuswesche).

While TIKTOK still has a reputation of being a teenage dancing app it has evolved substantially over the last couple of years. In 2020 it surpassed two billion downloads and it also recently surpassed YouTube in viewing time per user. It is high time to look at TIKTOK. In order to learn about TIKTOK, I invited Prof. Andy Miah to the podcast. Andy has a chair in Science Communication and Future Media at Salford University (UK). And he is an avid TIKTOK user. We recorded this session in between other meetings. For this reason, it got shorter than the previous episodes of the podcast. However, this might actually be quite fitting for a social network that actually revolutionized short content. You find Andy pretty much on all social networks. However you could start by checking him out on Twitter (@andymiah) or have a look at his webpage: https://andymiah.net/ --- The Science Communication Accelerator Podcast aims to empower   scientists, universities, and research organizations to engage publicly   and share  more science on social media. To do so, the podcast aims to   create a knowledge hub for digital science communication by publishing engaging and inspiring episodes with experts in the field of social   media and  science communication. Please reach out if you are  looking  for a sparring partner to create your organizational  communication or  branding strategy (Julius.wesche@scicomx.com). You  find me on Twitter  (@juliuswesche), on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliuswesche/), and on Instagram  (@juliuswesche).

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Show #1099. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon here. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 31st May. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. BMW PLANS 500,000 ELECTRIC DRIVES PER YEAR STARTING IN 2022"The shift towards electric mobility is causing great changes at the BMW plant in Dingolfing. The German plant is expanding its electric cars and plug-in hybrid capacity to over 500,000 units as early as 2022. To further strengthen its in-house competence, the BMW Group also manufactures the high-voltage batteries and battery modules." says BMW Blog "At the Dingolfing plant, production of the fifth generation of the BMW eDrive, which is used in the iX3 is already in use and will soon be installed in significantly larger numbers in the i4 and iX. The BMW Group will invest over 500 million euros in Dingolfing between 2020 and 2022 to meet the rising demand of electrified BMWs. Along with investments in Leipzig, Regensburg and Steyr, BMW will spend over 790 millions euros." https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/05/29/bmw-plans-500000-electric-drives-per-year-starting-in-2022/ AUDI'S INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GETS A HUGE UPGRADE"Audi has upgraded the MIB3 infotainment system with a slew of new features including Amazon Alexa voice support and more personalization options. Previously available as a push-to-talk function on the steering wheel, Amazon's Alexa voice assistant has been added to most 2022 Audi models equipped with the MIB 3 infotainment system and an active Audi Prime or Plus subscription." reports CarBuzz: "Apple Music support has also been expanded. In addition, wireless Android Auto support has been added to the e-tron, and e-tron Sportback. An updated route planner for electric models can also now distinguish between Level 2 AC chargers and Level 3 DC fast chargers." https://carbuzz.com/news/audis-infotainment-system-gets-a-huge-upgrade-for-2022 WHY TIKTOK'S TAGGING DANGEROUS TESLA AUTOPILOT & SELF-DRIVING VIDEOS"TikTok has begun tagging videos of people using Tesla's Autopilot or Full Self-Driving capabilities dangerously with a warning that the actions could cause serious injury. The move is a worrying reflection of the number of such videos that are being posted to the platform. However, TikTok's community guidelines suggest the content shouldn't remain on the platform at all." says Screenrant.com: "As the Wall Street Journal reports, lots of videos are now cropping up online of people pushing the boundaries and carrying out stunts with the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features in Tesla cars. One individual was arrested by police for riding in the back of a moving Tesla, released on bail, and then videoed himself doing it again. As The Next Web reports, the trend for videos showing people using the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features without following the guidance provided by Tesla has become so pronounced that TikTok is adding disclaimers to them warning of the dangers, such as: "The action in this video could result in serious injury." While TikTok can hardly be blamed for the videos being made, the most responsible course of action it could take would be removing them altogether. Indeed, its own community guidelines seem to suggest that's precisely what it should be doing." https://screenrant.com/tiktok-tagging-dangerous-tesla-autopilot-self-driving-videos/ MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV SPIED IN THE OPEN"We have plenty of reason to believe that the spy video here is showing us the EQS SUV prototype. The EV may be clad in heavy zebra camouflage but its headlamps and overall frontal profile is just too similar with the EQS sedan. A glance inside the vehicle also hints of the same MBUX Hyperscreen found in its sedan sibling. Meanwhile, going around it displays a lift gate design in the rear and an overall layout not that different from the GLS SUV." reports Benz Insider: "There’s no information available on the mechanical specs of the EQS SUV as of the moment, but if it carries over the trims of its sedan version like the latest Merc SUVs, its power might go from 329 hp up to 516 hp. We hope that its maker keeps up to its promise of at least 478 miles electric range for the electric SUV as well." https://www.benzinsider.com/2021/05/new-mercedes-benz-eqs-suv-spied-in-the-open/ TESLA MODEL X PLAID SEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME"Here we have two first very short videos with the refreshed Model X - probably the Plaid version. The car has a yoke steering wheel, new displays (instrument cluster, vertical infotainment screen and the all-new rear screen), 20'' Cyberstream Wheels, and plenty of other minor changes. We must admit that the new red Model X, with the black elements (previously silver/chrome) looks very good. It probably will look even better with the 22'' Turbine Wheel" reports InsideEVs: "since the Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries are just around the corner, we are eager to see some more videos also about the upcoming Model X, which is expected to follow a few months after the Model S." https://insideevs.com/news/510235/tesla-model-x-plaid-seen/ RIVIAN IPO COULD BE WORTH $70BN" A new report indicates that Rivian Automotive Inc. is gearing up to go public with an IPO that could be worth as much as $70 billion. Word of the potential IPO comes from sources cited by Bloomberg that wanted to remain anonymous because the IPO is unannounced at this time." says SlashGear: "Rivian is working with advisors, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley. The sources claim that Rivian is seeking a valuation of around $70 billion, while past rumors indicated Rivian would be seeking a value closer to $50 billion. " https://www.slashgear.com/rivian-automotive-chooses-an-underwriter-for-an-ipo-that-could-be-worth-70-billion-30675166/ TESLA SUPERCHARGER WAIT DISPLAYED ON NAVIGATION SCREEN"Headed to a busy Supercharger on this busy Memorial Day travel weekend? Now you can see the estimated length of time you can expect to wait at a full Supercharger station on the Tesla Navigation screen. Tesla has been showing the number of stalls currently available on the Nav screen for a few years. Now, if a Supercharger is full, drivers are shown a grey clock icon on the pin. When you touch the pin it will display short, medium or long wait for that location." according to PlugInSites.org  https://pluginsites.org/tesla-supercharger-wait-displayed-on-navigation-screen/ JAGUAR LAND ROVER ELECTRIC STATEGY"Jaguar has a new name for its global strategy that encompasses big changes to the Jaguar Land Rover vehicle lineup as the brands reposition themselves and transition to an electric future: Reimagine. " says Motortrend: "No new Jaguars will be added to the current lineup until 2025, when the luxury car brand will go fully electric. Land Rover will take a longer path to electrification. The goal of 1 million global sales annually has been abandoned for a more realistic 400,000. Overall, the automaker is going from six vehicle architectures to three: two for Land Rover and one for Jaguar. Overlap between the two brands will end; they will have separate architectures (an all-electric one for Jaguar, and a pair of flexible ICE/hybrid/BEV capable architectures for Land Rover)" https://www.motortrend.com/news/jaguar-land-rover-plans-ev-future/ ELECTRIC PORSCHE 911 HAS A SMARTPHONE-CONTROLLED TAILPIPE"Everrati, a UK-based electric car specialist, this week revealed its latest creation, a 964-generation Porsche 911. The car is powered by a 53kWh battery pack, has a claimed range of over 150 miles, and outputs 500 horsepower." says Forbes: "It weighs slightly less than when it was powered by internal combustion – partly thanks to the use of carbon fiber body panels – and can sprint to 60mph in under four seconds. DC fast charging means the battery can be topped up from 10 percent to almost full in an hour. But what sets this car apart from a growing range of electrified classics is the pair of tailpipes sprouting from under the rear bumper. Linked to a smartphone application, the mock exhaust emits a sound reminiscent of the flat-six engine the Porsche was born with."https://www.forbes.com/sites/alistaircharlton/2021/05/30/this-electric-porsche-911-has-a-smartphone-controlled-tailpipe/QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COMWhat kind of charging do you think workplaces should have? Email me your thoughts and I’ll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast.And  if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I’ll catch you tomorrow and remember…there’s no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERSPHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBYPORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATIAUDI CINCINNATI EASTVOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONALCARCHARGING.COM and ALOHACHARGE.COM DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNELRICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UKEMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

While TikTok is one of the most popular apps in the world, are you utilizing it to it's full capacity? Did you know you could be making millions on this free app?? In this episode, we'll cover just exactly how much money users are making and the 5 methods in order to do so.   #TikTok #TikTokMarketing #Marketing #eCommerce ============================================================== Other eCommerce Resources: Top 6 Marketing Tricks Using TikTok for Your Business What is Marketo? A Brief Overview in 2 Minutes Why Use WooCommerce? What's All The Hype With Adobe Analytics? Adobe Analytics Explained Google vs Amazon Magento Open Source vs Magento Commerce The Real Price of Magento Magento vs WooCommerce Magento vs BigCommerce Shopify vs Magento What is Magento? 7 Deadly Magento Sins How Magento Destroys Shopify Avoid Bad Magento Developers eCommerce for Dummies   ==============================================================   Subscribe to our YouTube channel   IWD Agency offers online business solutions that help maximize the retailer's consumer base with a professional website, online branding, marketing, and optimizing the overall customer retail experience. Discover the true value of your brand with professional solutions offered by experts in the online retail industry. IWD Agency YouTube channel is focused on providing quality content information, news, tips, tricks, and much more. On our YouTube channel, you'll find all the necessary information that you need to maximize your eCommerce biz. So, make sure to follow our content, share these videos, give us a thumbs up, and leave a comment below.   ============================================================== Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Linkedin Pinterest Twitter  While you're at it, check out our blogs. ===========================================================  

While TikTok is known primarily as a breeding ground for funny memes, dance routines and lip-synching videos, there’s a dark side to TikTok that starts with the young children who populate the app. In this episode, reporter Shelly Banjo looks into the consequences of TikTok’s failure to safeguard its adolescent user base. Warning: This episode contains difficult and disturbing reporting, including stories about the sexual exploitation of minors.

1. Reddit Has Launched a New Advertiser Resource Hub Called 'Reddit Ads Formula' - It will include a range of guides, tips, case studies and additional help for businesses to fully utilise the platform. Sam Hughes adds: "Reddit Ads Formula features the latest on our ad solutions, industry insights, creative best practices, seasonal moments and more. On-demand courses will be launching in the coming months to take our education efforts to the next level." Anyone can register and access Reddit Ads Formula here with email sign-up.2. Auto Captions Are Now Available On TikTok -  This is one of the many features TikTok has worked on, to make the platform more accessible. Auto captions will automatically generate the subtitles, which will initially only be available in American English and Japanese. The aim is to help people who are hard of hearing or deaf better use and enjoy TikTok.3. TikTok Releases an In-App Video Shooting And Editing Tool - It will help users to extend their creativity, both beginners and professionals, and it will also enable the creation of longer, more polished advertisement videos. The video editor will include in trend music, colors, fonts, and other filters and features which contain customization, subtitles transitions; cropping, and cutting - all of this available for free. 4.  Pinterest Ads Are Expanding To Brazil - Statistics from Brazil show that 50% of women, 45% of Gen Z and 60% of moms use Pinterest, which makes the platform the 2d most used one after Facebook. All these people use Pinterest to find ideas, to shop, for inspiration and product discovery, so expanding paid promotions via Pin is a great way for businesses to reach this highly engaged audience. 5. Pinterest “Creator Fund” Will Pay $500k To A Small Group Of Influencers -  This “Creators Fund” program will choose and pay $500,000 in cash and media to small groups of influencers throughout 2021, starting with eight creators who come from under-represented backgrounds. But the company plans to add more people to the program throughout the year. While TikTok and Snapchat have launched similar programs for trendsetting content, it looks like Pinterest has a much broader perspective and plan.6. Clubhouse Is Allowing Content Creators Monetization, While Facebook And Reddit  Are Working On Their Own Audio Rooms -  The next step for Clubhouse is to allow its content creators to be monetized for their work, through a payment feature that will enable users to give tips to the speakers. Compared to YouTube, Clubhouse is only a year old and only available to iOS, yet it is still attracting many users and has just reached a 1 billion dollars worth. This is a good reason for Reddit and Facebook to work on their own audio rooms, which are now in a testing stage.7. Changes to Google’s Search Console Report - Firstly, site owners will now be able to use Search Console to filter data by regular expression (regex), which will help with creating more complex query and page based filters. Secondly, you can now utilize a revamped comparison mode which supports more than one metric.8. Facebook Launches Dynamic Ads For Streaming - They will help video streaming brands highlight their content library so they can showcase the right titles to the right audiences. When people see an ad for your service in their feed, they can swipe through the ad and see personalized, relevant titles. That will be based on any interests they’ve shown on Facebook and Instagram. 9. YouTube Adds Violative View Rate (VVR) to Community Guidelines Enforcement Report - As part of the Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, the Violative View Rate (VVR) will help determine what percentage of views comes from content that violates YouTube’s policies. VVR is calculated by taking a sample of videos and sending them to the content reviewers who will tell which videos violate any policies and which do not. Through this sampling, YouTube will gain a more comprehensive view of the violations that are not cathed through their systems. 10. Video Experiments In YouTube Ads - Per youTube, these experiments are easy to set up and quick to deliver results that you can act on. So whether you’re looking to understand the impact of different video ads on Brand Lift, conversions or CPAs, you too can make more informed decisions that improve your results on YouTube. Follow this Help Centre guide to learn how to set up a successful video experiment. - https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/10436762 

You likely think of TikTok as merely a form of entertainment during quarantine, but the platform has been around since 2016, and its parent company, Bytedance, is almost a decade old. While TikTok isn't the first of its kind, it has taken teenage society by storm.If you have any questions or comments about the information provided in this episode, please contact us at thehistoryof365@gmail.com.Click to donate here.Please check out our Instagram here.Resources:Brennan, Matthew. Attention Factory. 2020. ebook.When the U.S. Military Banned TikTokMore About When the U.S. Military  Banned TikTokAbout the Great Firewall of ChinaBritannica on FascismAbout TikTok Illegally Collecting Teenagers' InformationAbout When Microsoft Almost Bought TikTokAbout CCB

Welcome to East West Hurricane! 🌪We update you on the most essential news from Asia in tech, media, and business—the things you need to know that you probably haven’t heard in Western media.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! ⚡️European Fintech Companies Strive for Success in Southeast Asia 💳As you may have noticed from my previous articles, fintech in Southeast Asia is one of the biggest business opportunities in the region. The quality of financial services in Southeast Asian countries is quite poor; mobile penetration is high; and the coronavirus is pushing even more consumer behaviour online. This article from Sifted highlights how Asia is the main priority for European fintech companies thinking about international expansion. Companies like Revolut, Thought Machine, and Transfer Wise see Asia as their biggest opportunity and have made recent moves to establish a presence in the region. They face competition from local Southeast Asian players and Chinese players, on top of government regulation on topics like digital banking licenses. The articles notes how many European fintechs are prioritising expansion in Asia over any other region, including North America. In the global fintech world, it seems that Asia is increasingly becoming seen as the ultimate prize.Kuaishou’s Next Step in Growth Leads to IPO 📽Kuaishou, the Chinese short-form video app that serves as primary rival to Douyin (the Chinese TikTok), has had a stellar year. Much like Douyin, TikTok, and most other mobile entertainment apps, Kuaishou’s growing user numbers and engagement have also led to major increases in revenue. To cap off their success in 2020, Kuaishou has announced that they plan to go public in Hong Kong early next year.Kuaishou’s latest valuation is $28 Billion, which makes them one of the top 20 most valuable tech startups in the world. The company was founded in Beijing nine years ago and has around 300 Million daily active users. This year, the e-commerce livestreaming behaviour has exploded on the app, with 170 Million people doing daily livestreams. While TikTok might go public in the US next year (depending on the latest news in the acquisition saga), Kuaishou is purposely choosing the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which is at least partially impacted by the difficult state of US-China relations.Pinduoduo’s Moving Even Deeper into Groceries Pinduoduo is China’s premier social commerce app, a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq worth $93 Billion dollars that is only five years old. They set very ambitious goals and usually achieve them. One of the next priorities for Pinduoduo is selling groceries and helping the Chinese agricultural industry. Pinduoduo has just announced a strategic partnership with China Post, which is basically China’s national postal system, like the US Postal Service of China.Right now, the China Post has the ability to deliver products anywhere in the country. With a Pinduoduo partnership, this expands the levels of access for both sellers and buyers on the e-commerce platform. Now even more remote farmers can sell their produce more easily on the platform and buyers can receive their goods more quickly through China Post. Fresh produce is one of the most commonly sold items on Pinduoduo, and one of the main sales methods comes through livestreaming. This should help take China’s agricultural industry into the future, even just by one further step. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eastwesthurricane.substack.com

Today, September 20th 2020, the US Goverment is set to ban certain aspects of both TikTok and WeChat. While TikTok obviously is more popular in the US, the banning of WeChat has a much greater impact on the lives of Chinese People both here in the US, and back in China. ((EDIT: A Federal Judge has since blocked the ban, so the future legal status of WeChat in the US remains uncertain))Almost unknown outside of Asia, WeChat is a juggernaut of an app touching all aspects of Chinese life. Incredible in features, awe inspiring in scope, it's a flagship example of the way Modern China wishes to present itself. However it's great power also creates great danger, as its data collection, censorship, and state sponsored goals threaten to spread outside of China.Natalie and Cherrie discuss what WeChat is, it's origins, it's meteoric rise and also the many questions and dangers swirling around this Super-App.