social media

  • The Attention Economy: Why We Can’t Focus Anymore

    There was a time when boredom meant staring out a window, lost in thought. Now, the second an idle moment creeps in, we reach for our phones—scrolling, tapping, consuming. It happens almost instinctively, like a reflex we never meant to develop. But have you ever noticed how hard it is to stop? You pick up

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  • How Social Media Fuels Political Misinformation Among Youth

    The Rising Tide of Misinformation As the 2024 election fades into history, America finds itself at a turning point, reckoning with the enduring challenges of its political landscape. Primarily among them is the pervasiveness of misinformation and its disproportionate impact on youth voters. For a generation increasingly defined by digital connectivity, the rise of fake

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  • The Rise of BookTok: A Reading Revolution

    In a time where smartphones dominate our attention, one might assume reading has been reduced to scrolling. Yet, against all odds, books are having a viral moment—thanks to TikTok. Specifically, #BookTok, a corner of the app dedicated to sharing emotional, humorous, and heartfelt content about books, has turned traditional reading into a modern sensation. The

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  • Tradwives in the Digital Age & the Feminist Paradox

    In the shimmering world of social media, where trends rise and fall, one movement has begun to carve out a significant space in the lives of young women: the “#TradWife” movement. Short for “traditional wife,” this lifestyle choice favors the return to traditional gender roles, where women find fulfillment in homemaking, child-rearing, and supporting their

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  • Risks of Early Beauty Standards: Generation Alpha and Social Media

    I’m sure you’ve all heard of the worries surrounding Generation Alpha. This youngest generation is growing up in a world where social media, technology, and consumer culture are shaping their lives in ways we’ve never seen before. One of the most alarming trends is the increasing presence of these young kids in places like Sephora,

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