Is social media the greatest invention of our lifetime — or the new cigarettes? In Episode 9 of the TEN21 Podcast, Castro and the crew debate whether social media is good or bad, pulling from real experience building businesses, careers, and communities online — and from some of the wildest things social media has put them through.

The conversation covers social media addiction and doom scrolling, the algorithm and how it shapes what we see, screen time and kids, parenting in the social media age, AI influencers like Lil Miquela, the high-profile case over whether platforms were designed to be addictive to young users, content creator careers versus pro-athlete careers, online privacy and "swatting," and where AI takes social media next.

Is social media the greatest invention of our lifetime &mdash; or the new cigarettes? In Episode 9 of the TEN21 Podcast, Castro and the crew debate whether social media is good or bad, pulling from real experience building businesses, careers, and communities online &mdash; and from some of the wildest things social media has put them through.
The conversation covers social media addiction and doom scrolling, the algorithm and how it shapes what we see, screen time and kids, parenting in the social media age, AI influencers like Lil Miquela, the high-profile case over whether platforms were designed to be addictive to young users, content creator careers versus pro-athlete careers, online privacy and "swatting," and where AI takes social media next.

Edwin Castro and his manager Konky delve into the fascinating journey of one of Twitch's TOP creators. Explore the triumphs, challenges, ventures, family matters, controversies, and the exciting future of Sports leading up to World Cup 2026 from a Mexican-American perspective.

Edwin Castro&nbsp;and his manager Konky delve into the fascinating journey of one of Twitch's TOP creators. Explore the triumphs, challenges, ventures, family matters, controversies, and the exciting future of Sports leading up to World Cup 2026 from a Mexican-American perspective.

The Ten21 Podcast

Is Social Media Good or Bad? The Algorithm, AI Influencers & the Night Castro Got SWATted | TEN21 Ep. 9

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