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Taylor Lorenz, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, recently released a book titled "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet." In the book, she discusses the impact of internet culture on society, including the monetization of personal brands, redefinition of fame, and creation of new career paths. She faced restrictions on Twitter after being banned for asking Elon Musk for a comment, criticizing him for restricting free speech. Lorenz emphasizes the importance of press freedom and highlights the real threat to free speech as being the intimidation and lawsuits from powerful individuals. She also discusses the normalization of misogyny and sexism in online culture, advising creators to diversify their platforms and build direct relationships with their audience. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of building a community and understanding the needs of the audience before creating a product or engaging in marketing. Lorenz also discusses her struggle with self-doubt and the impact of negative comments and attacks on her personal and professional life. She shares her book promotion strategy, focusing on podcasts, newsletters, and digital marketing. Finally, she discusses her preferred platforms for news and information and the potential redesign of the Facebook algorithm to prioritize reliable news and information.
Taylor Lorenz, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, recently released a book titled "Extre