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The terrifying ways that social media is altering teenage brains | Clare Morell: Full Interview

Adults Mental Health Social Media Technology

Smartphones and social media are hijacking our younger generation’s childhood and development in a frightening way. Clare Morell, researcher and author of The Tech Exit, is sounding the alarm.

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Are We Cooked? How Social Media Shapes Language | Adam Aleksic | TED

Adults Language Social Media

Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast?

The Science of Going Viral

Adults Life Media Technology Social Media Science Culture

When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.

Why Trees Are Out to Get You

Adults Human Nature Science Social Media Internet Culture

Huge thanks to all the YouTubers who organized this.

My Video Went Viral. Here's Why

Adults Culture Data Science Human Social Media Internet Culture

My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.

People are Manipulating You on Facebook

Adults Human Psychology Technology Social Media Culture

Thank you Facebook for being so open to this discussion.

Twitter Platform Manipulation

Adults Business Industry Media Social Media Culture

2nd video in a 3 part series on Social Media Manipulation

Manipulating the YouTube Algorithm

Adults Design Media Science Social Media Internet Culture Technology

My first video of a 3 part series on "coordinated inauthentic behavior". Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this series.

This Is How Social Media Is Made To Be Addicting

Adults Addiction Social Media

Could constantly being on sites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram be considered a real addiction?

Is Your Phone Listening To You?

Adults Internet Culture Machine Learning Social Media

Feel like your phone is spying on you? Find out if it's real!

Do You Hear "Yanny" or "Laurel"? (SOLVED with SCIENCE)

Adults Human Internet Culture Social Media Science Psychology

Yanny vs. Laurel audio illusion solved! PHEW FINALLY!

The Bullwhip || Mail with Mike

Adults Humor Internet Culture Social Media DIY Entertainment Culture

This week I unboxed a Ukelele, a pasta maker and a bullwhip. Thanks to Jack for hand making this. I set about learning how to crack it.

The Paralysed Beauty Blogger Inspiring Others With Her Beauty Tips | Living Differently

Adults Disability Internet Culture Social Media

Tess Daly is completely paralyzed but she has gained tens of thousands of followers online because of the amazing make up she can apply with the limited movement in her hand.

How to make 'cloud eggs' - Instagram's newest obsession

Adults Food Internet Culture Social Media Health

Instagram has changed the way we think about food. Food trends like Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino have people lining up to get the newest, prettiest food products, just for that photo opportunity. If you're looking for your next Instagram food post, look no further than the newest trend, "cloud eggs." Here's how to make them.

#IChooseCanada Contest

Adults Society World Culture Social Media

Why do you chose Canada? Share on Facebook with the #IChooseCanada hashtag for a chance to win a variety of prizes. Info

Facts You Never Knew!

Adults Internet Culture Social Media Facts Fun

Creepy Halloween facts you never knew!