Why we mourn on the internet

The Round Table podcast episode explores the phenomenon of sharing personal grief and hardship on social media, questioning whether it provides comfort or becomes a performance. The hosts, Heyang, Steve, and Yushan, discuss cultural differences in online mourning, the motivations behind sharing vulnerable moments, and the potential for performative grief. They also delve into a new Instagram feature that shares users' live locations with friends, raising concerns about privacy and safety, and compare it to location-sharing practices in Chinese social media apps. The conversation touches on the risks of sharing personal information online and the importance of being mindful of internet safety.