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The aptly-titled video ‘Canceling,’ by cultural commentator and YouTuber ContraPoints, crystallized the cancellation video genre. (Wikipedia)

Cancel culture: YouTube videos on ‘getting cancelled’ are now their own genre and have links to the past

What do YouTuber influencer videos about being ‘cancelled’ share with 17th-century texts? Both were crafted directly in response to audiences in new social spaces.
The world of influencing is not always as honest and exciting as it’s cracked up to be. (Shutterstock)

Want to be a social media influencer? You might want to think again

As social media becomes more prevalent in our lives, a career as an influencer may seem enticing. But those interested in this new career should be aware of the challenges.
Models wearing outfits that reflect traditional Chinese culture walk the runway during China’s International Fashion Week in March 2023. VCG/Getty Images

A new femininity is starting to emerge in China

Contemporary beauty culture in China blends traditional Chinese culture with modern aesthetics and global influences.
Attention isn’t a single mechanism, but rather the result of a number of different mechanisms across various areas of the brain. (Shutterstock)

TikTok may be bad for privacy, but is it also harming our cognitive abilities?

With most social media users logging in at least once a day, and one-third of teens using these apps almost constantly, it raises the issue of whether social media is hurting our attention abilities.

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