Ep.309 - RedNote, Social Isolation & Abi Morocco

In a week where:

1. Hamas & Israel lock in a ceasefire & hostage deal.
2. Drake files another lawsuit. 
3. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78.
4. TikTok is banned in the US and then reinstated after 12 hours.
5. Donald Trump officially becomes President... Again.

In the first of two Tech segments: (4:23) With the threat of TikTok getting banned still looming, a ton of Americans - get this - assimilated to a Chinese-centred alternative! So what is RedNote? (Article By Rachel Treisman)

In the 2nd Tech segment: (16:30) I've long lamented the death of the Internet, but maybe it's not dead, maybe, it's all TikTok, always has been? (Article By Hana Kiros)

In Life: (28:34) Loneliness amongst people my age is a real thing, but luckily there are people trying to change that and give people space to kill that social isolation (Article By Chanté Joseph)

Lastly, in Photography: (41:45) In the backend of 2024 I hit Autograph in Shoreditch to see "Made In Lagos: Abi Morocco". Just as well I caught this piece explaining the significance of the exhibition. (Article By Bruno Bayley)

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