Are Tweets That Send Money the New Lamborghinis?: Salyer

The transcript discusses Kristen Kirsten Sawyer's work at Bloomberg View, focusing on how social media, particularly Twitter, is changing the landscape of conspicuous consumption. It highlights a French bank's initiative allowing donations via tweets, making financial transactions public. The conversation shifts to the role of social networks in showcasing generosity, with examples like Kickstarter. Finally, it touches on innovative ideas for social networks, such as extending Twitter's character limit, and the challenges of pitching such concepts.

What is the modern equivalent of buying a Lamborghini to show status, according to Kristen Kirsten Sawyer?

• Writing a blog post

• Tweeting

• Posting a picture on Instagram

• Buying a luxury watch

How did a French bank innovate in the realm of social networks and finance?

• By offering discounts for social media shares

• By allowing loans through Facebook

• By creating a new cryptocurrency

• By enabling donations via tweets

What is a common theme in social networks, as discussed in the video?

• User interface design

• Data security

• Self-promotion and generosity

• Privacy concerns

What is a typical 'bad pitch' for a new social network?

• A network focused on professional connections

• A platform for sharing short videos

• A photo-sharing app

• A Twitter-like platform with more characters

What is a challenge when trying to innovate in the social network space?

• Creating a unique user interface

• Competing with established platforms

• Developing a mobile app

• Securing funding