MrBeast has mastered the YouTube algorithm, built a business empire, and used his influence to give away millions of dollars. But what is his content teaching children? What happens when generosity, spectacle, and the attention economy are mixed together? In this episode, Kelly examines MrBeast through a biblical worldview, exploring the attention economy, philanthropy as entertainment, and how much spectacle influences children. She also gives parents practical ways to guard their children’s YouTube use and guide them towards biblical discernment in the media they consume.
Articles referenced:
TIME: MrBeast on His Swift Rise on YouTube and Beyond
The Mozart of the attention economy: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star
Good intent or just good content? Assessing MrBeast’s philanthropy
How To Succeed In MrBeast Production
The Diary of a CEO: MrBeast: If you want to be liked, don’t help people! I lost tens of millions on Beast Games…but I’m worth $1 Billion
New York Times DealBook – MrBeast on the Attention Economy
YouTube’s New Way to Support Teens
Scripture referenced:
Genesis 2:24
1 Thessalonians 4:1112
Matthew 6:1-4
Matthew 5:14-16
Mark 8:34-38
John 6:1-27
Romans 1:16
1 John 4:12
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