From Psych IRL. Combating Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan: https://amzn.to/3wgbLWR The Vlog Squad is a popular youtuber group known for their extreme stunts, pranks, and generous giveaways. As of recent, it has come under scrutiny for being a toxic workplace as former members speak out against the group. One word casually thrown around in…

From Psych IRL. This video was sponsored by Himalaya! For a limited time, people who click the link will get an exclusive 90-day free membership to Himalaya Learning: https://www.himalaya.com/psychirl 0:00 Introduction 1:00 How the Analysis will be conducted 1:39 Analysis Recap of 2020 music videos 5:26 The significance of space 6:25 Tick Tock 7:00 The…

From Psych IRL. If you’ve commented anything on any social media platform, chances are you’ve gotten a couple hate comments in the past. Today we discuss the mechanisms behind them and how to effectively respond. Find me Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesigningDonna Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychedIRL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychirl/ CAMERA GEAR (Affiliate): BMPCC 6K: Canon 90D: https://amzn.to/38VKEEV LENSES: Sigma 18-35mm…

From Psych IRL. What happened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FENQnc2PM2g&t https://www.businessinsider.com/vlog-squad-durte-dom-rape-allegation-david-dobrik-zeglaitis-video-2021-3 Because I made the prediction that David Dobrik would be the next influencer that would be canceled, my reaction to his apology was a highly requested video. Here is my take on his apology and whether or not his viewers will forgive him or not. Find me Here:…

From Psych IRL. See my prediction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWgZ77ntyc8 Last year I made a video showing you how to spot influencer "downfalls" from a mile away. This video was called "How Shane Dawson Actually Met His Downfall" where I described how Shane went from top creator to leaving the internet indefinitely. I was so confident in…

From Psych IRL. Check Out Jay Law’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JayLawrenceFCP In today’s age virality seems to be one’s golden ticket to riches and opportunity. What was once perceived as a place for basement dwelling outcasts, the internet has gone mainstream and virality, a sort of “career goal”. This unusual desire by a new generation has allowed…

From Psych IRL. Here’s why I quit twitter. Find me Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesigningDonna Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychedIRL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychirl/ CAMERA GEAR (Affiliate): BMPCC 6K: Canon 90D: https://amzn.to/38VKEEV LENSES: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/2vbLv5K Canon 18-135 F3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/2SZiaot Canon 10-18 F4.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/2SUcv2U AUDIO: Sennheiser MKE2 Lavalier Pro Set: https://amzn.to/2Pl5hmo Shure VP83 LensHopper Mic: https://amzn.to/2HP0i9p Main Sources: https://www.pnas.org/content/111/24/8788.full https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301417650_Negative_Messages_Spread_Rapidly_and_Widely_on_Social_M

From Psych IRL. Like the story of how Audrey Hepburn was discovered, a lot of people fantasize about being spotted by a famous casting director when going about their day. What’s different today is the internet has made that entirely possible with a click of a button. Whether you’re on Instagram, YouTube, or Tik Tok…

From Psych IRL. Congratulations! Voice Over by Jack Whitney: https://www.fiverr.com/jackwhitney/ Music: Dopplerette by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

From Psych IRL. Okay okay so this may be an obvious video, but I wanted to take a “shallow” dive into psychology of it all. In addition, this is how I’ve personally dealt with 2020. Find me Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesigningDonna Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsychedIRL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychirl/ Music : What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let’s Watch Jason X…

From Psych IRL. Frenemies is a podcast hosted by Ethan Klein of H3h3 and Trisha Paytas. The duo are an unlikely pair to start a business together as their first meeting started on a hostile note. Despite this, viewers loved it because of the back and forth conflict Ethan and Trisha continuously had. What I…

From Psych IRL. Music by Dyalla: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n5nqJyjPU7aLL0zbDa34D Today, I answer one of your questions. We discuss my inconsistent view count and my strategy in growing this channel.

From Psych IRL. The Social Dilemma is an American Docudrama on Netflix by Jeff Orlowski that explores the dark side of social media. The films credibility is bolstered considering, the individuals who talk about social media’s pitfalls are former employees of these platforms. It argues that our mobile devices have had negative effects on our…

From Psych IRL. On June 25th, 2020 Jenna Marbles released a video called “A Message”, announcing she would be leaving her YouTube channel indefinitely. This decision came after a number of viewers demanded an explanation for her past content. Not only was this situation sad because a beloved creator was leaving the platform, but it…

From Psych IRL. Today’s video was made by your contribution on Instagram. It’s a short one today. Working on something bigger for the next upload 🙂 Find me Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesigningDonna Twitter: https://twitter.com/designingdonna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychirl/ CAMERA GEAR (Affiliate): Canon 90D: https://amzn.to/38VKEEV LENSES: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/2vbLv5K Canon 18-135 F3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/2SZiaot Canon 10-18 F4.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/2SUcv2U AUDIO:…

From Psych IRL. Last year, a poll conducted by Harris and Lego revealed that the number one dream job of kids 8-12 in China, was Astronaut. In the US and UK, it was YouTuber. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a youtuber, but I think that survey unmasks an increasing obsession with fame…

From Psych IRL. YouTubers are posting videos of themselves studying AND they’re getting millions of views. Today, we discuss the “Study With Me” phenomenon and why it’s gaining popularity. Find me Here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesigningDonna Twitter: https://twitter.com/designingdonna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychirl/ Main Sources: https://youtube.com/trends/articles/with-me-interactive/ https://www.academia.edu/2604572/When_Good_Friends_Say_Goodbye_A_Parasocial_Breakup_Study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003687018303466?dgcid=rss_sd_all#bib24 https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/emotional-contagion https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0273475313495857 https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsep/35/6/article-p563.xml CAMERA GEAR (Affiliate): Canon 90D: https://amzn.to/38VKEEV LENSES: Sigma 18-35mm…

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From Psych IRL. It seems like it was only yesterday when fans considered Shane Dawson a beloved figure. These days he seems to be public enemy number 1. That’s no surprise once you learn what kind of controversy he’s going through. However, what makes this situation strange is that he’s apologized for this before. As…

From Psych IRL. The constant hate some YouTubers get baffle me sometimes. One case I’m thinking of particularly is Jojo Siwa. Jojo Siwa is a 17 year old girl who creates content geared towards young kids. By doing so, she’s facilitated critics that often say she’s acting too young for her age. Today, we’re going…