The messaging about social media is so confusing. On one hand, it’s the domain of the embarrassingly anti-intellectual, attention-hungry, vain, stupid, trollish... Yet on the other hand, social media can also supposedly propel people to the presidency and shape an entire generation’s opinion on geopolitical issues. So what does it mean to advocate... See more

We live in an era where disagreement is treated like trauma, and emotional reactions are weaponized for political gain. On social media, vulnerability is currency. On TikTok, influencer "therapists" dish out instant validation in 30-second bursts. The most anxious voices often hold the most influence. Complex issues get reduced into content.... See more

AMANDA MONTELL: I really appreciated this video from Kurzgesagt, which articulates how the current hyper-connected state of the internet has destroyed our collective mental health. The video suggested the glory days of social media were actually the early 2000s, when like-minded users could gather in niche, siloed forums to discuss common... See more