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Silicon Valley food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 hours ago

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.
#social-media
fromwww.cbc.ca
31 minutes ago
Digital life

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
31 minutes ago

Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News

Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
Film
fromKotaku
1 day ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Law
fromEdSurge
4 days ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
#tiktok
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

TikTok's algorithm and user comments have led to early medical diagnoses, saving lives like Malina Lee's from thyroid cancer.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

TikTok's algorithm and user comments have led to early medical diagnoses, saving lives like Malina Lee's from thyroid cancer.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

TikTok's Khartoon Weiss to exit the platform as its head of global business

Khartoon Weiss is leaving TikTok to pursue a new opportunity, ensuring continuity in the ad business during the transition.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

Beyond Vanity: Feeling Attractive in Midlife

Midlife changes prompt self-reflection, leading to a desire for self-care and alignment with true self rather than mere vanity.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
10 hours ago

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger People Baffled

Younger generations find it hard to imagine everyday experiences from the past, such as X-ray machines in shoe stores and sock hop dances.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who stop trying to be liked are often accused of having an attitude - by the people who most benefited from them having none - Silicon Canals

Setting boundaries often leads to others perceiving you as difficult or having an attitude problem, despite unchanged competence.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
7 hours ago

The Analog Bag: Gen Z's solution to doomscrolling

An analog bag filled with screen-free activities helps individuals reduce phone usage and embrace more engaging, hands-on experiences.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
14 hours ago

Want to Drastically Improve Your Life? Start Telling the Truth.

A society built on lies cannot survive, as truth is essential for meaningful interactions and human dignity.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours ago

Psychology says the loneliest part of getting older isn't being alone - it's realizing that some friendships were only meant for a season, and not everyone grows with you - Silicon Canals

Friendships often fade as adults prioritize responsibilities and seek deeper connections, leading to feelings of loneliness even among familiar faces.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours ago

I'm 37 and I've already learned the hard way that self-worth takes time, healing isn't linear, and letting go is painful while you're learning to move forward - Silicon Canals

Carrying emotional weight from the past hinders self-worth; true self-worth is built internally, not through external validation.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

JoJo Siwa emphasizes she's still queer while dating a man: "I could never say that I'm straight" - LGBTQ Nation

JoJo Siwa reflects on her queer identity and the backlash faced after dating a man, emphasizing the challenges of public scrutiny and community acceptance.
#gen-z
Fashion & style
fromForbes
4 days ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Fashion & style
fromForbes
4 days ago

Latest Gen Z Spend Trend: Trading Down To Glow Up

Gen Z is shifting to frugal shopping, opting for store brands to afford premium spending on wellness and personal style.
Miami
fromVulture
1 day ago

Offset Makes First Public Statement After Being Shot

Offset expresses gratitude for support after being shot, focusing on recovery and family while planning to return to music.
fromBustle
2 days ago

TikTok's "Unexpected Red Theory" Lives On In Millie Bobby Brown's Summery 'Fit

Millie Bobby Brown's outfit features a cropped tank with a strawberry print and a light denim micro miniskirt, showcasing the unexpected red theory in fashion.
Fashion & style
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the secret to a good retirement isn't wealth or health or even relationships - it's having at least one thing you're still in the middle of, still becoming, still learning how to do - Silicon Canals

Retirement fulfillment stems from ongoing pursuits and curiosity, not just financial security or traditional metrics of success.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
3 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Writing
fromTiny Buddha
3 days ago

Phone Down, Eyes Up: How to Really See the People We Love - Tiny Buddha

Offering attention is the most valuable gift we can give to others.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a generation of people who were praised exclusively for being easy to deal with, and they became adults who genuinely cannot tell the difference between being content and being convenient. The two feelings merged so early that separating them now feels like surgery. - Silicon Canals

A false ground in electrical work symbolizes individuals raised to be easy, appearing fine but lacking true grounding in their own needs.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

AI and the 10-Minute Mind

Ten minutes of AI use can significantly reduce persistence and impair independent cognitive performance, undermining the long-term journey to expertise.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

It feels as if I've made a new best friend': my experiment with AI journalling

AI journaling provides instant feedback that enhances the journaling experience and offers emotional support during challenging times.
Music production
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

Addison Rae went from TikTok dancer to one of Coachella's biggest pop stars

Addison Rae's Coachella performance marks a significant moment in her evolving music career, showcasing her growth and connection with the audience.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China

OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

'I Live to Work': MrBeast Admits His Work-Life Balance Isn't 'Healthy' - Here's How He Built YouTube's Biggest Audience

MrBeast, with 476 million subscribers, admits to an unhealthy work-life balance while striving to make Beast Industries a major entertainment company.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

There's a kind of exhaustion specific to people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s - not physical tiredness but the cumulative weight of having been reliable for so long, for so many people, with so little reciprocity, that they genuinely cannot remember what it felt like to be the one who was taken care of - Silicon Canals

Reliability can overshadow personal identity, leading to emotional exhaustion and a lack of self-care.
Film
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Scientology Runs Are Going Viral On TikTok

Scientology Runs involve people filming themselves trying to run inside Scientology centers before being caught.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

For decades, researchers found that happiness follows a U-shaped curve - high in youth, lowest in your 40s and 50s, then rising again. Most of us are in that middle dip right now. - Silicon Canals

Happiness typically dips in midlife, reaching a low around ages 47 to 49, before increasing again into old age.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
10 hours ago

A letter to the person who is terrified of giving up being single: the freedom you're protecting is real, and the loneliness you're tolerating is also real, and the courage isn't in choosing one over the other, it's in admitting you've been holding both this entire time - Silicon Canals

Long-term singleness can bring both genuine freedom and loneliness, challenging the narratives of being either broken or enlightened.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who always respond with "fine" when asked how they are aren't lying - they learned, at some specific point in their life, that the true answer produced outcomes that were worse than the silence, and fine has been the silence ever since - Silicon Canals

Personal experiences with anxiety and emotional responses reveal deeper truths about coping mechanisms and the challenges of authentic communication.
Marketing
fromUnHerd
1 week ago

Cosmeticorexia is a symptom of social media replacing play

Children are increasingly engaging in skincare routines, leading to a projected $380 million market by 2028, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence.
Media industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

There's a generation of people who were taught to apologize for their needs so effectively that as adults they experience wanting something as a form of aggression against whoever might have to provide it - Silicon Canals

Many adults associate expressing needs with guilt, viewing requests as impositions rather than natural interactions.
Digital life
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The friend who always checks in on everyone but never tells anyone when they're struggling isn't hiding. They've simply never had the experience of someone noticing without being told, and after long enough, the idea of being spontaneously seen starts to feel like something that happens to other people. - Silicon Canals

Being the emotional caretaker in friendships can lead to neglecting one's own emotional needs and feelings.
#loneliness
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Nobody prepares you for the particular loneliness of not enjoying your own life - not because it's empty, but because it looks so full from the outside that you can't even say it out loud without feeling like you're complaining - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling disconnected from a seemingly successful life, leading to a hollow experience despite external appearances.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says the loneliness of having no close friends is not the same loneliness of being isolated - it is the loneliness of being consistently almost known, of spending years in relationships that go up to the edge of real intimacy and stop, and the stopping is always the same stopping and it is always your own hand on the door - Silicon Canals

Real connection requires depth, not just quantity, in relationships to avoid feelings of isolation.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Nobody prepares you for the particular loneliness of not enjoying your own life - not because it's empty, but because it looks so full from the outside that you can't even say it out loud without feeling like you're complaining - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling disconnected from a seemingly successful life, leading to a hollow experience despite external appearances.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says the loneliness of having no close friends is not the same loneliness of being isolated - it is the loneliness of being consistently almost known, of spending years in relationships that go up to the edge of real intimacy and stop, and the stopping is always the same stopping and it is always your own hand on the door - Silicon Canals

Real connection requires depth, not just quantity, in relationships to avoid feelings of isolation.
Writing
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

On TikTok, People Are Using Their Names To Manifest

Acrostic poems can serve as effective affirmations, helping to organize goals and create positive feelings through personal connection.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Lonelygirl15 Was the Most Famous YouTuber in the World. No One Had Any Idea Who She Really Was.

Lonelygirl15 became a cultural phenomenon, drawing viewers into a narrative that blurred the lines between reality and fiction, ultimately reshaping how audiences interact with online content.
Media industry
#identity
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who feel purposeless after 50 aren't lost - they've simply outgrown a self that was built entirely around what other people needed from them - Silicon Canals

Identity can be lost when roles defined by others are removed, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who feel purposeless after 50 aren't lost - they've simply outgrown a self that was built entirely around what other people needed from them - Silicon Canals

Identity can be lost when roles defined by others are removed, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Nobody warns you that when you stop caring what everyone thinks, you also discover which of your relationships were held together entirely by your willingness to be whoever the other person needed - Silicon Canals

Stopping people-pleasing leads to a necessary audit of relationships, revealing which ones are genuine and which are based on expectations.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Deep People Struggle in Modern Relationships

Modern dating prioritizes speed over depth, creating pressure that conflicts with those who need time for genuine connections.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals

Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"
Psychology
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who genuinely enjoy being alone aren't missing the need for connection - they've located the one condition under which their full self is available, and that condition happens to require an empty room, and there is nothing wrong with that except that the world was not designed with them in mind and has been making them feel guilty about it ever since - Silicon Canals

Society often mislabels the need for solitude as a deficiency, while those who recharge alone are more emotionally stable and focused.
Digital life
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Taylor Lorenz's Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day

Taylor Lorenz embraces her digital lifestyle, finding value in her screen time for work and creativity despite concerns about excessive usage.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Who needs looksmaxxing when you've got Catholicmaxxing? The TikTok trend making religion great again

Catholicmaxxing is a trend among young men combining fitness and Catholicism, often influenced by social media to enhance personal appearance and faith.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Stop Pretending to Be Happy

Emotional acceptance leads to healthier processing of feelings, while suppression prolongs negative emotions and creates incongruence between feelings and expressions.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 weeks ago

Young people want their news to be more fun, a new report says

Young adults prefer news that is entertaining and fun, contrasting with older adults who favor traditional news sources.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

My Friend Is Getting TikTok Famous Using My Trauma And I'm Not Sure What To Do

An advice column addresses relationship and personal challenges, including household labor expectations, coming out to religious parents, and friend exploitation of trauma.
Digital life
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Gen Z turning their backs on social media except for this one app, survey finds

Gen Z uses TikTok daily but distrusts it, while increasingly abandoning other social media to pursue offline activities, fitness, hobbies, and real-world connections.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Social media making young people less happy, report finds

Heavy social media use partly explains a worrying decline in the wellbeing of young people in the West, the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report said on Wednesday. In total, 15 Western countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, saw significant declines in youth wellbeing over the past two decades, according to the report.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pingtok: Teenagers taking drugs on TikTok

Dilated pupils, high on camera and often alone. On TikTok, more and more young people are publicly filming their drug use. The videos reach millions, often under a single hashtag: #Pingtok. The trend reflects a new visibility of drug use on social media. What once happened behind closed doors is now filmed, aestheticized and shared publicly sometimes with life-threatening consequences, and often unnoticed by parents.
Public health
#adolescence
Television
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What Are "Fan Edits," and Why Is Gen Z Obsessed With Them?

Heated Rivalry fan edits repurpose show scenes into music-driven mini-trailers that deepen emotional engagement and sustain fandom between seasons and books.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

'Very demure, very mindful' trans TikTok star says viral fame 'ruined her life'

It was the highlight of my life and everyone loved it. It also was the worst time of my life ever. It was the worst of times, b****. The entertainment industry led me to substance abuse and alcoholism and my life falling apart. I got chewed up and spit out by Hollywood, girl.
Social media marketing
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is everyone so obsessed with gen Z?

Generation Z is the most studied generation due to their unique digital immersion from infancy, distinctive behaviors, and significant economic influence on employers and marketers seeking to understand and reach them.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This TikTok lifehack could help you embrace rejection

Embracing and collecting rejection can lead to unexpected opportunities, successes, and personal growth in a difficult job market.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Short Videos, Big Impact on Youth Mental Health

Frequent, emotionally driven short-form video use is linked to poorer mental health, increased compulsive use, and reduced sleep in adolescents and young adults.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Everyone on TikTok is 'regulating their nervous system'

Nervous system regulation practices on TikTok help people manage workplace-triggered anxiety by teaching shifts between fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest responses.
Mental health
fromAxios
2 months ago

Social media's mental health reckoning

A bellwether trial focuses on claims that social media design caused minors' mental-health harms, with Meta and YouTube remaining as defendants.
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