Boozed and Confused

Episode 65: Is TikTok Manipulating Gen Z?


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TikTok, whose US audience is primarily under the age of 24, has seen explosive growth in the past few years. Their success can be attributed to a sophisticated algorithm that seems to perfectly curate a user's "for you" page to show them content that matches their interest. But.. is it possible TikTok's reach and successful algorithm is being used for sinister reasons? Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they talk about the concerning possibilities of TikTok's manipulation of an entire generation. 

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This week's booze of choice: Goose Island Bourbon County Kentucky Fog Stout and Revolution Brewing Subz Hero

Sources:

  • https://parentology.com/16-dangerous-tiktok-trends-to-watch-out-for/15/
  • https://wallaroomedia.com/blog/social-media/tiktok-statistics/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_of_TikTok
  • https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-algorithm-sex-drugs-minors-11631052944?mod=hp_lead_pos5
  • https://www.techtimes.com/articles/265145/20210908/tiktok-algorithm-allows-explicit-content-teenagers-bots-serving-up-videos.htm
  • https://www.techtimes.com/articles/264658/20210827/tiktok-bans-milk-crate-challenge-following-injury-reports.htm
  • https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-conducts-new-research-into-harmful-trends-and-challenges-with-a-view/610215/
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