How Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google manipulate our emotions | Scott Galloway
The combined market capitalization of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google is now equivalent to the GDP of India. How did these four companies come to infiltrate our lives so completely? In a spectacular rant, Scott Galloway shares insights and eye-opening stats about their dominance and motivation -- and what happens when a society prizes shareholder value over everything else. Followed by a Q&A with TED Curator Chris Anderson. (Note: This talk contains graphic language.)
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The brightest minds of my generation are working on how to make people click ads.
@amitgupta25121993
6 жыл бұрын
Andrei Nowikow I don’t know but I have like never been influenced by those ads. I ignore them like a hot girl I have crush ignores me. Lol
@abhishekkumar3679
6 жыл бұрын
Amit Gupta Not really. Brightest of minds are still working in fields like astrophysics, rocket science, literature, arts etc. These fields benefit a lot from our stupid consumption whether you believe it or not. How do you think NASA gets funded? Through taxes. How do government get taxes? Through our production. Why do we produce so much? Because the demand is there.
@saharaheart9061
6 жыл бұрын
truely it is,for thr salary
@emiljayatileke416
6 жыл бұрын
This is what happens when we're indoctrinated to believe the American Dream is to become rich.
@JJ_Boyes
6 жыл бұрын
Howl
This guy needs a bigger stage
@ashishdeharia9137
6 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I was thinking the whole time
@Nick-jx7py
6 жыл бұрын
Agree
@anandgopalan9038
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!
@akashshirale912
6 жыл бұрын
He's already a big n famous KZreadr.. search Scott Galloway.. n his channel L2
@castle4328
6 жыл бұрын
I agree
*OH FINALLY SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT!!!!*
@antonczerny
6 жыл бұрын
I thought you was to mention "The present" (a book that a lot of people advertise on the comment section of many videos).
@Mradevans
6 жыл бұрын
No, you mean "finally someone other than the conservatives are talking about it" seriously, I've heard more anti-billion dollar corporation conversation s from Republican s over 15 years ago than democrats
@jamesknight3097
Жыл бұрын
It's metropolis. Same old, scared of tech, fear mongering that's been around since the dawn of industry.
And the best part is most of people don't realise, and those who realise, don't care a lot.
@emiljayatileke416
6 жыл бұрын
Either they don't care or they're too cynical to think they can change it.
@a.garcia9815
6 жыл бұрын
Just one more reason to delete your farcebook and twarter accounts. You can live without them.
@Matt-hw6tm
6 жыл бұрын
+A. Garcia twitter isn't in this grouping
@varuno7560
6 жыл бұрын
its been a longtime since I logged in Facebook. I have realised their persuading threat.
Man, I'm currently reading this book. Just going across Google's chapter. I have to say: this is one of the significant books I have ever read! I'm also trying to quit social media and this books highly encourages me to do so. Thanks, Scott. For showing me the healthy path.
What an orator. I loved the way he was clear, cutting and humorous at the same time. It was worth a watch.
I'd rather die young than be on Facebook every night. Been 2 years without it and I feel fantastic.
@shivangverma7472
4 жыл бұрын
Dude nobody visist on Facebook nowdays ..but instagram is fucking lit
@muhumedmohamud2356
3 жыл бұрын
@@shivangverma7472 facebook own insta and probable own your data
@knelle1114
3 жыл бұрын
I’d rather die than shop at Walmart.
One thing he unfortunatly didn't mention in the interview in the end is: We humans tend to project human traits on non human entities. We like to believe that a company has an conscience, empathy or anything like that. In fact, a company is a machine that optimizes any process. Eg evading taxes, producing where labor laws are not as strict, etc. COMPANYS ARE NOT HUMANS, NOT OUR FRIENDS OR EVEN AN AQUAINTANCE. There just a lifeless entity.
@stanchik25
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed. They are a fiction created by laws that were created by humans. In response, government - which is also not human - should produce effective regulations (also not human) to get companies to comply.
@Foxys1974
6 жыл бұрын
Well said Johannes!
@megnelli
6 жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@Handropia
6 жыл бұрын
Dude companies are run by people. People make decisions on how they run these businesses.
@AZOffRoadster
6 жыл бұрын
B-b-but, corporations are people, my friend.
What he says really makes you think. That’s the point, open your mind.
He's used to teaching university student that's why he's shouting y'all. He's trying to keep your attention and for a good reason. Everyone who stopped watching because he doesn't present like everyone else is missing the point entirely
@JeremyAndersonBoise
6 жыл бұрын
Karolina Bramwell I agree with you strenuously, thank you.
@yubersan1055
3 жыл бұрын
3 years later... but this is exactly why I love him. He reminds me of me and I fucking love it 😍
This is why I haven’t unsubscribed from Ted. Interesting topic, fantastic speaker. Bravo 🍻
I love it when people who have something real to say slip through and get ted talks
I give this guy a standing ovation! Finally, someone said it!
BAM! Scott is an articulate, effective, powerful, fearless, thought leader. And he’s right! I gave up Social Media and stopped watching cable news in 2015… The shift in my life was dramatically significant… I am definitely happier than most people in my orbit.
Wow! This is why I believe in TED. Chris is doing an amazing job from long.
Is there any point in public debate in a society where hardly anyone has been taught how to think, while millions have been taught what to think?
@lights473
6 жыл бұрын
WE NEED PHILOSOPHY IN OUR SCHOOLS
@Squeebius
6 жыл бұрын
lights473 I whole heartedly agree. Philosophy is my go-to.
@JeremyAndersonBoise
6 жыл бұрын
Yes. What is the alternative? Yes.
@Mog435
4 жыл бұрын
Worryingly spot on 👍
@sthoughtsarchive2791
3 жыл бұрын
Goddamn
This was awesome, I'd say even the best TED talk I've seen so far.
Normally I would yell back at the screen “stop yelling at me!” But this guy can yell all he wants. Bravo!
i'm dissapointed in the lack of acknowledge he got from the host and the audience. is it just me who thinks this sounded so absolutely fucking clear? and that the miscomunication led to them letting their emotions get in the way of their logic. like the host. he mentioned how he was very close with people who work in those companies, and that theyre not bad people. and theyre doing really cool things. but Scott was talking about the company as a whole and their economic effect, lack of economical responsibility and possibly hidden agendas.
@mightbesherwood1313
6 жыл бұрын
Brian Godoy People rise to the defense of their sacred cows.
@AZOffRoadster
6 жыл бұрын
Mightbe Sherwood Or their cash cows. Like corporate news people don't ask hard questions because they are afraid of losing access.
@SocratesAth
6 жыл бұрын
It hits too close to home. Most of the people in that audience have an iPhone in their pocket, which they only bought because it's a status symbol. It's very hard for people to admit that they themselves are part of the problem.
@Ghostneedle1
6 жыл бұрын
I think the point of the host is he was playing devil's advocate for conversation sake.
@Musicmanatlanta
6 жыл бұрын
Brian Godoy it’s because the audience works for those companies (or their spouses or best friends).
Scott Galloway is amazing.
absolutely loved it! Scott is a fantastic communicator and, despite his obnoxious attitude, is someone who actually cares for the community and the greater good. TED boss, Chris Anderson, rarely makes appearance in talks but he did this time since he wanted to kind of save face after a 17 minutes nonstop rants! One of TED’s best for me!
Great talk, heady stuff. Just bought Galloway's 'The Four' and the first chapter is so compelling I'm looking forward to crunching the rest tonight!
Thank you so much for making this video avialable to common people. I thank Mr. Scott Galloway for this wonderful mindset shift he has created and as a business owner what are our resposibilities and systems to create in future for a wonderful world to be created, since we all (Us and our coming generations[Eg.Kids] ) are going to live in this future world of our's, we need to make it happen. Awesome Insights and thank you so much TED!
How Ironic for this video to be on KZread !
@user-ib7gu8xv3i
6 жыл бұрын
just proof at how to target the larger audience
@emiljayatileke416
6 жыл бұрын
It shows how powerful these companies really are; they've manipulated so much of the population to believe they are for the Greater Good that they don't even need to repress criticism of themselves.
@ricksanchez8584
6 жыл бұрын
Have you watched Black Mirror Season 1 Episode 2? This is exactly what it is
@itsmeagain7246
6 жыл бұрын
you can search for it at an other video platform. oh, wait...
@WarhawkWarpath
5 жыл бұрын
Should Say Something About KZread Allowing TRUTH That's The Difference
I have to admit, I've also been caught up in the "Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google emotional appeal." They've done a great job branding themselves. I am more likely to support less regulation and less government influence in those companies than with other for-profit companies. I think that's changing now, though, because they've established themselves and the innovation has leveled off. In the beginning, they were a completely new thing, but now they aren't and they should be treated like any other company. Special consideration should be given to companies that are new and innovative so they can build themselves into a position where they can begin to pay back what has been given to them. Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google are at that point now.
Both the host and the audience want desperately to disbelieve Galloway's premise.
This feel like that speech from the movie Yes Man
It would be very interesting to see silicon valley elites counter argue this...I'll get the popcorn! Lol
Brilliant talk. The sad thing is no body is going to act on it
7 years into the future and nothing has gotten better.
@Winterascent
7 күн бұрын
Worse, actually.
thank you. you made me think. that was a great talk.
Best TED talks that I've heard in 2017/2018.
great speaker, well articulated
Fantastic speaker, passionate, bright, brave and knowledgeable, thank you.
The interview at the end isn't really worth watching because the host completely misses the point and his questions are just frustrating, making Galloway repeat himself.
@Changetheling
5 жыл бұрын
The fact that he had to repeat the message is clearly laying out his intention and focus of the talk, and a host bowing out blindly to what the speaker has exposed would only make his credibility more shallow. It's not like anyone will read this message, but the stance the Q&A man did was indeed necessary, and fair by all means.
@JasonParmar
4 жыл бұрын
That host is the founder of TED too, lost a lot of respect for him and clear bias to defend the guys who fill his pockets (FB/G)
Here 6 years after the release… & wow, this aged disgustingly well. 😂
get it to trending!
the comment section is filled with denial and fools complaining that someone is speaking too loud.
@xy2741
6 жыл бұрын
deep
@elpolog.7163
6 жыл бұрын
Not anymore. Some got the point
The guy asking the questions at the end wants to argue him down, and yet we really need to consider his talk and points way more and say thank you.
this video aged so freaking well
Great insight and a good conversation to have.
Brilliant! Eye-opening!
Thank you Scott. The points you made have helped me find some more solidity in several beliefs that I hold dear. I really enjoyed the fact that there is an opening FOR Q&A however Chris seemed to cherry pick Scott's answers in an effort to push his opinion instead of delving deeper into the meaning of the presentation.
@bensheard3969
26 күн бұрын
The fucking guy at the end pissed me off beyond belief
Ah, definitely one of the best Ted talks I've listened to lately.
I worked with some of the nicest Amazon employees (Amazonians) in my work for one of their contractors. I think the company is evil and soulless nonetheless.
Excellent questions at the end.
Really nice talk!"!
Excellent talk; thought-provoking, precise and loud - like punk rock.
Scott!!! You must have had an awesome crossfit session before this speech. You were pumped! Love your insights, see you soon, hopefully at The Last Jedi.
Smart kids don’t need social media
@Nadeshda44
6 жыл бұрын
Jinxz nobody needs it
@kilic_
6 жыл бұрын
Autism
@MetallicReg
6 жыл бұрын
Jinxz Nobody needs one - and still you are using one right now. The right kind and the right use habit makes this technology extremely necessary for exponential development of civilization. _______ Also, I don't "blindly" trust Google or what it delivers to me - I trust humans and the research that was done to create that database.
@andreasrs69
6 жыл бұрын
Says the guy with no friends bc of it
@abaqueiro
6 жыл бұрын
this is social media, and we get all this great alternatives views of our reality thanks to it, the use we gave to tools is our responsability, we should and must be smarter than algorithms, choose what to see next ...
This needs to be shared👍🏼
very nice video...real osm
Wow, truly an eye opener.
awesome content... presentation is raw
I like the breakdown of this
Great video TED and I like your videos so much :]
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this is social media, and we get all this great alternatives views of our reality thanks to it, the use we gave to tools is our responsability, we should and must be smarter than algorithms, choose what to see next ...
I will say this because of the video, it will make you think and want to say something. With great power comes great responsibility. Money is not everything, and love for humanity needs to find its balance back into all people. I am a firm believer in if you work hard, you will go places. We cannot blame those who took their stand in these areas for their actions. We all as a whole have been taught these mindsets and principles and have forgotten the most cherishable ones of all. Love for each other. This video should make you see the future holds a lot of AI job positions, leaving millions upon millions of people won't need to be hired. With this, these companies surely have the lead, influence, and power to help change, shape, and direct these new jobs. If they do not, they will no longer have jobs of their own because nobody will have the money to pay for their items. But we also have the power in choosing to help promote them on or demand for changes necessary to help us all move forward. If nobody takes a stand or makes any changes, the effect will be too much-damaged economy for anyone to truly fix, for the chaotic mess alone will be merely impossible to measure or control. Perhaps you do not see my point, but connect the puzzle pieces and you see if we do not come together to help one another, the primary survival mode we have been taught will kick in, 'Survival of the fittest' God | Family | Love is the key :)
We need more of this kind of guys
This dude’s KZread channel is insanely informative
That was an amazing rant. Well done, Sir. I would like to see a response from the Four Gods of Satiation, the gaffers.
very.....deep......... #greatcontent
Best Ted talk ever!
Very Good!!! I like!
14:32 Loved his conclusion. The whole problem of these gigantic companies is that they don't actually generate any value that improve people's lives (it's not on their main projects at least). It's just ads and webpages, and they end up influencing many others to pursue the same. I find it very sad when I see smart people and whole companies and startup's entirely dedicated to developing webplatforms/apps because it's just easier and profitable.
Great talk. His voice needs to be heard.
Great job Ted team!
Great video :)
@manojsubedi4627
6 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/nZaVxa2Nk5esj7w.html
Great speech!
Nice.
Bigger stage needed for this guy ... he is really good
Эти видео ted есть с переводом или субтитрами хотябы?
Love it!!
Usually I try to get into a Ted Talk, get really bored and go away..but this guy gets it. "People need to believe in a super being - whether that's god, super heroes, playboys, celebrities, or other giant entities." Beautiful way to start a conversation and enlightening because I've never thought about it.
Good job Scott.
Can anyone find provide some references for his statement that the number of people a person loves is the most important predictor of making it to over 100? And his statement that: “Children with poor nutrition but a lot of affection have better outcomes than children with good nutrition and poor affection.”
And so begins our reflection on what we've become. Lets do this one right ladies and gentlemen. We can change our way of life more than superficially.
Galloway rocks!
Good talk and all that, but the title is somewhat misleading.
@mmlvx
6 жыл бұрын
Yes. s/How/Why/
@kayaeki
6 жыл бұрын
Mo Rue Why do you think so?
@OrbisIstAuchDa
6 жыл бұрын
He spends the most time talking about the consequences of facebook/google/amazon being as big as they are. The "how" is just the first few minutes. Not complaining though, it's an important message.
That was SPECTACULAR RANT !!
Scott is a prophet of our time.
Even this video is also hosted on youtube a platform provided by Google. So it is also to be mentioned that these companies create value for the people. It's not bad to grow or at any length but the intentions must be right and values of humanity must be honored.
@digitalhuman2768
7 ай бұрын
Based on which principle should this exempt them from accountability and contributing with taxes like everybody else?
Scott is amazing guy I'm subscriber to his KZread.
I search about his book "the four " on google and going to buy this on Amazon
@missylarsson3517
6 жыл бұрын
pratik khadtale ironic it is on sale on amazon
@d1p70
6 жыл бұрын
did you read it yet? was it any good?
@kildareire
6 жыл бұрын
Feel free to buy from another venue. Also recommend Ecosia for searching: every time you search, they plant a tree.
@angefabricenda560
3 жыл бұрын
@@d1p70 it was awesome bro
Scott you put your case very well. The problem is that the legislators just wont take on the Giants. There is a long list of reason why and they will eventually gobble everthing.
We're ironically watching this on KZread right now
Now this is a fucking TED talk. It's been a while since I've seen such a critical and entertaining talk. This might actually make people question their behavior.
Wow this was great
The journalist in the end seemed pissed off 😂😂😂
His book is also incredible.
Scott is brilliant.
The blame rests with the consumer. Consumers repeatedly fail to exercise their power in the marketplace. You get manipulated because you allow yourself to be. The same goes for politics. We can blame systems all we want, but all that does is deflect and try to shift away the responsibility from where it really exists. It's easier to find a scapegoat and blame the boogeymen, or some conspiracy, than it is to look in the mirror and examine yourself and your own choices. The systems are not some abstract that ideologues would lead you to believe. Systems are people. The systems don't function without your input. Data is one of the most valuable commodities of the modern age, why are we giving it away for free? People are the commodity and we are basically giving away the farm for nothing in exchange. An illusion, a psychological hit, that like any other drug, always leaves you coming back for more. That's all you really get. The entities amass billions and you are left with nothing that has physical, tangible, buying power in the marketplace. You can't go to the store and try to trade all those likes you got on social media for some products. But the data these entities harvested from you while you use their services definitely resulted in pure capital for them. The "free" services you are being offered, by various social media and related platforms is in no way properly compensating you for the data you give them in return. And it's this data that has given these entities the power to become as powerful as they are. As long as consumers passively engage without pushing back when it's obvious you're being used, nothing will change. The various web platforms and social media are tools, very useful tools, that can be used to enhance our lives. But the less engaged we are, and the more passively we use them, the more they are being manipulated towards goals that are not in our best interests. These platforms undergo continuous changes and shifts that do not consult the user. If the people are the primary commodity, or product, than they should share in the design and forward goals of these mediums, and ultimately, the profits. It definitely isn't working that way right now, but that's only because the users of these mediums allow it. If they keep shifting these platforms in ways that abuse you, yet you continue to use them, then you only have yourself to blame.
@d1p70
6 жыл бұрын
Can you really blame consumers in a monopolistic/oligopolistic system? That's what Scott's getting at
@Douglas_Gillette
2 жыл бұрын
We are are surrounded by a population of mostly materialistic idiots. They are also content with being that way? Did commerce/capitalism stoke this fire of idiocy and/or cause it?
Congratulations man!
Just turn your volume down y'all 😂
@ProfessorSyndicateFranklai
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you're doing good
@avadhut325
6 жыл бұрын
thanks
@thagor8590
5 жыл бұрын
It's Scott Galloway!!! TURN IT UP
Good one Scott
I validate this presentation as worthy of perception.
New perspective about these four big companies
Great Talk, good that they invited the other side