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 does the text suggest about the nature of social networks and their appeal?

What is the standard bad pitch mentioned in the text regarding social networks?