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Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoNobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals
Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromFast Company
1 day agoWhy Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot
Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoSix great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses
Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
fromThe Atlantic
1 day agoHow Some People Became So Averse to Hype
Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks agoThe Psychology of Watching Strangers on Social Media
Capgras delusion reveals how disrupted emotional brain circuits cause people to perceive loved ones as imposters, paralleling how social media strips away human warmth and authenticity in digital relationships.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 weeks agoCrowd's Reaction to BuzzFeed's New AI App: Uncomfortable Laughter
BuzzFeed faces severe financial distress with $57.3 million net loss in 2025 and substantial doubt about continuing operations, despite pivoting to AI-focused products that received poor reception at SXSW.
fromComplex
3 days agoSpill App Launches 'What's the Tea?,' Explores Black Social Media Exchanges
This 'Black Paper' is a cultural exploration, not a trend report. The ethnographic research reveals how a community turns language into currency, ritualizes economic solidarity, and uses political engagement in daily survival.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
4 days agoSnapchat's 'Reals' joke mocks Instagram's many ripoffs
In a video featuring co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel, Snap describes 'Reals' as a place where 'real people share real moments. Really.' Spiegel emphasizes that 'People feel free to be their full selves and to keep it Real on Snapchat.'
Social media marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks agoInfluencers Are Leaving The Feed And Entering The Real World
Influencer marketing is evolving from one-off social media posts to integrated brand partnerships where creators function as core media infrastructure helping design campaigns across multiple platforms and physical spaces.
Digital life
fromTheSavvyGamer
2 weeks ago10 Things the Internet Made Better & 10 It Made So Much Worse - TheSavvyGamer
The internet fundamentally transformed modern life by enabling global connectivity and information access, while simultaneously creating significant new problems that warrant honest evaluation.
Social media marketing
fromCurtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning
2 weeks agoThe Pros And Cons Of Major Social Media Apps | 710 WOR | Curtis Sliwa & Larry Mendte In The Morning
Discord and similar social media platforms face criticism for inadequate monitoring of private communications, enabling both harmful activities like terrorist recruitment and positive community building.
Social media marketing
fromAnimals Around The Globe
2 weeks agoThe Animal Personality That Captures Your Social Media Style
Social media usage patterns reflect animal personality archetypes, with traits like extraversion and neuroticism determining posting styles, engagement levels, and online presentation strategies.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago'Heated Rivalry' is rewriting the rules of online fandom
There's something different about the "Heated Rivalry" online fandom from what I typically see - something strange brewing in the feeds, something I haven't seen in a long time, or maybe ever. It's easy for a topic to suddenly take over my Instagram Reels or TikTok feeds - those algorithms seem so sensitive that interacting with just a handful of posts on a topic can instantly send you down a rabbit hole.
Television
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 weeks agoSocial media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows
Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
fromThedrum
3 weeks agoWhy your social content should make people curious
It's our job to be translators of science so people understand what's happening and why it's so important. It's a global ocean. Just because something's happening in one place, doesn't mean it's not going to have an effect elsewhere in the world.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 weeks agoIs Social Media Creating Micro-Celebrities?
The rise of TikTok and YouTube has dramatically changed the lives of content creators by turning social media into a legitimate career path rather than just a hobby. These platforms allow ordinary people to build massive audiences without traditional media connections, often through algorithm-driven exposure.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 month agoStories: The Ultimate Social Media Algorithm Hack
While the main feed is built for discovery and curated content, stories are built for connection. For local businesses like bakeries, cafes and restaurants, this distinction isn't just a technicality; it is a direct line to the consumer's daily routine.
Social media marketing
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