Understanding Online

In this final episode of the Going Anti Social series, we try to imagine what an ideal social media platform would look like. Is it possible to create an ethical alternative, and would you pay for it?

How many people do you follow? Can we make social media a happier place by limiting the number of Facebook friends we have? This week, we explore the work of psychologist Robin Dunbar and whether his worth can be applied to our social media usage today. 

I've been off Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for 18 months. Looking back over the last year and a half, I talk about finding more focus, understanding the world and having more money in my wallet. Enjoy the episode. 

Hi, this week on the podcast we're talking about a process to successfully quit social media. Do you struggle deleting the app? Could you start by turning off notifications? Enjoy the episode. 

Welcome back to Understanding Online! This week, we're talking about echo chambers on social media. Do they wind you up, or does it make your life more convinient? Enjoy the episode. 

Welcome to Understanding Online. In this pilot episode, I introduce the Understanding Online project and discuss how social media was costing me £6000 per year (in very loose terms).