#identity-crisis

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Social media marketing
fromWIRED
2 days ago

What Even Is Instagram Now?

Instagram is experiencing an identity crisis due to the amalgamation of various social media features, making the user experience confusing and overwhelming.
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Dear James: I'm a Textbook People Pleaser

The fear of being disliked can lead to unlikable behaviors such as clinginess and distance, which in turn can destroy friendships and relationships.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

They all looked the same, they all dressed the same': the betrayal of the Smurfs' communist roots

No Name Smurf experiences existential angst because he doesn't have his own skill or character trait that makes him stand out, leading to a revelation about his inner magic.
Film
fromTiny Buddha
2 weeks ago

Rebuilding Myself After Divorce: How I Found Healing and Hope - Tiny Buddha

Navigating life post-divorce involves deep self-reflection and confronting identity loss.
fromJays Journal
2 weeks ago

Finding Balance in the Beat: A Conversation with MLB.com's Keegan Matheson - Part 1

I made the mistake of letting baseball become my entire identity. And when that happens, there's not much else. And that really led me to burnout.
Toronto
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From corner office to crossroads: navigating purpose and identity after retirement | Gaynor Parkin and Dave Winsborough

Retirement can lead to profound emotional and cognitive challenges, particularly in redefining identity and purpose after a career.
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Superman's' Biggest Canon Change Redefines The Hero Forever

Superman suffers a crisis of identity when he discovers the message from his birth parents isn't what he thought it was.
Film
fromApaonline
1 month ago

The Poetic Way of Resistance to Western Hegemony: Where Fanon's Anti-Imperialism and Ismet Ozel's Spiritual Resistance Meet?

Fanon emphasizes that the identities of individuals shaped by colonialism require reconstruction through an internal process of liberation, not just external pressures.
philosophy
fromMarTech
1 month ago

Nobody knows what a CDP is anymore - and that's the problem | MarTech

The category's splintering, the label is losing meaning and vendors are scrambling for new names.
Marketing tech
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Love Forms by Claire Adam review the power of a mother's loss

Claire Adam's sophomore novel, Love Forms, transcends the boundaries of a typical debut: it’s rich in emotional depth, exploring themes of maternal loss, identity, and the haunting repercussions of past choices.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Move over Harry and Meghan: Britain's real royal family are now dominating the US headlines | Arwa Mahdawi

Meghan Markle is evolving her business to blend content with commerce through a Netflix partnership.
Harry's potential name change reflects personal identity struggles amid media fatigue.
Video games
fromPolygon
2 months ago

It feels like a long time since EA has known what it is for

EA's cancellation of the Black Panther game reflects its ongoing identity crisis, focusing on safe, familiar franchises over creative risks.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'Yes' Review: Nadav Lapid's Furiously Orgiastic Satire of Modern Israel Asks How People Can Live Normally

Nadav Lapid's works reflect a struggle with identity and the weight of Israeli history, exemplified by his latest film 'Yes'.
His filmmaking is a blend of visceral creativity and self-critical satire, showcasing a complex emotional landscape.
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

HBO Max addresses its identity crisis after desperate name change

After cutting ties and ditching its HBO tag back in 2023, the streaming service unveiled a lacklustre rebrand back in February, but the tepid logo design fell flat with fans.
Marketing tech
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a Gen Xer who can't find a full-time job 2 years after a layoff. I'm struggling to rebuild my identity.

Job loss can lead to identity crises and significant personal challenges for individuals.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

'The Last of Us' Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: What Happened?

Pedro Pascal's character's mere presence in episode 5 of The Last of Us reignited enthusiasm, signifying a pivotal return that will impact the storyline moving forward.
Video games
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Psychology of CEO Transitions

Stepping into the CEO spot is a psychological event that can trigger anxiety and confusion, as new leaders grapple with their shifting identity and responsibilities.
Startup companies
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Studio Recap: No One Thanks the Bean Counter

The episode explores Matt's identity crisis amid the triumphs and disappointments in his career.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Graduation and the Transition to Adultland

The sudden loss of structure after graduation can lead to an identity crisis and profound psychological struggles. It's a transition nobody prepares graduates for.
Mental health
SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gov. Newsom unsure about Dems' future as leaders still hasn't dealt with 'what went wrong': 'I don't know what the party is'

California Governor Gavin Newsom highlights an identity crisis within the Democratic Party following significant electoral losses.
fromAnnie Vella
3 months ago

The Software Engineering Identity Crisis - Annie Vella

AI coding assistants are not merely changing how we write software; they're fundamentally transforming our identity as creators into roles akin to managers and overseers.
DevOps
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Illegals by Shaun Walker review Russian spies hiding in plain sight

The Heathfield family were actually Russian spies posing as Canadians, revealing the complexities of their lives and identities.
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