The desire to stand out has declined significantly over the last 20 years, according to a new study. That has serious implications for society, business, and communicators. Meanwhile, shutting off comments on your social media channel could have worse repercussions than putting up with comments you don't want to see. Also in this episode, The fediverse is gaining traction, which leads one commentator to wonder if it's time for governments to set up their own instances. Corporate boards are bracing for more anti-DEI backlash, but does that mean they're backing away from their goals? Gen Z's enthusiasm for Kamala Harris's U.S. presidential bid is no accident, as her campaign cracks the content code, notably on TikTok.  Generative Artificial Intelligence is changing the search engine optimization (SEO) game. In his Tech Report, Dan York reports on new Threads features, Spotify and YouTube taking Apple's podcast crown, the photo manipulation capabilities of Google's new Pixel 9 line of phones, and one company's stand against AI. Continue Reading → The post FIR #425: Stand Up, Stand Out, or Shut Down? appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.