Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz’s Power User

Taylor Lorenz explores how technology and the internet are upending our lives and the world around us. Each week, she explores everything from online fame to emerging platforms, viral phenomena, the creator economy, and much more. Tune in every Wednesday for regular episodes and every Friday for "Free Speech Friday," her series on tech policy and the fight for civil liberties online.

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Inside Iran's Gen Z Meme Army: How LEGO Became War Propaganda

Inside Iran's Gen Z Meme Army: How LEGO Became War Propaganda

Iranian LEGO videos mocking the US government are taking over the internet. Support my independent journalism: 🙏 Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/taylorlorenz    ⁠ 🗞️ Buy a paid subscription to ...

15 Huhti 34min

The Woman Taking On Big Tech: She Fought the Government and Won

The Woman Taking On Big Tech: She Fought the Government and Won

Are we losing our right to online privacy entirely? Support my independent journalism: 🙏 Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/taylorlorenz   ⁠ 🗞️ Buy a paid subscription to my Substack: ⁠https://www...

10 Huhti 33min

The Downfall of Skibidi Toilet: How Hollywood Fumbled A Powerful Fandom

The Downfall of Skibidi Toilet: How Hollywood Fumbled A Powerful Fandom

Skibidi Toilet changed how storytelling works on YouTube. But behind the scenes, things got messy.Support my independent journalism: 🙏 Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/taylorlorenz  ⁠ 🗞️ Buy a p...

8 Huhti 33min

They're Putting AI Cameras In School Busses

They're Putting AI Cameras In School Busses

AI Surveillance is taking over our schools. Support my independent journalism:🙏 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/taylorlorenz 🗞️ Buy a paid subscription to my Substack: https://www.usermag.co ...

3 Huhti 30min

Why AI Fruit Slop Is Taking Over Our Feeds w/ Kyle Chayka

Why AI Fruit Slop Is Taking Over Our Feeds w/ Kyle Chayka

Kyle Chayka is a writer for the New Yorker, and on this week's Power User he joins me to break down the rise of AI fruit slop dramas. Support my independent journalism:🙏 Patreon: https://www.patreon....

1 Huhti 27min

Chappell Roan Did Nothing Wrong: The TikTok Smear Campaign Explained w/ Caroline Kwan

Chappell Roan Did Nothing Wrong: The TikTok Smear Campaign Explained w/ Caroline Kwan

[SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE]Why the internet is trying to "end" Chappell Roan.Support my independent journalism:🙏 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/taylorlorenz     🗞️ Buy a paid subscription to my Sub...

30 Maalis 40min

The Media Is Lying About the Social Media Addiction Trial: The Verdict Everyone Got Wrong

The Media Is Lying About the Social Media Addiction Trial: The Verdict Everyone Got Wrong

Everything you've been told about the "social media addiction" trial is wrong. Support my independent journalism:🙏 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/taylorlorenz        🗞️ Buy a paid subscription to ...

27 Maalis 51min

How Heated Rivalry Broke the Internet: Inside the Internet’s Biggest Breakout Fandom

How Heated Rivalry Broke the Internet: Inside the Internet’s Biggest Breakout Fandom

This show created one of the fastest fandoms ever.Support my independent journalism:🙏 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/taylorlorenz       🗞️ Buy a paid subscription to my Substack: https://www.userm...

25 Maalis 41min