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How deep is the Gen Z manosphere rabbit hole?
The hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ highlights the dangers that can arise when social media use goes unchecked. It has sparked conversation and inspired politicians to start a dialogue, but does the show explore the realities of this uniquely Gen Z phenomena in enough detail? We’re sure that you’ve seen or at least heard of the popular Netflix series 'Adolescence’ by now. Loosely based on true crimes that have taken place...
Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?
Data suggests that Gen Z are finding solace in Tumblr, the creative social media platform that was popular fifteen years ago with younger Millennials. Why are young people flocking to a long-forgotten site? It looks like Tumblr is back in a big way with young social media users, at least according to the latest data. Bought by Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion USD, the platform encourages people to upload and...
Up to 80% of Gen Z believe in conspiracy theories
A new study suggests that most of Gen Z believe in conspiracy theories, with almost half actively spreading and sharing them on social media. Who doesn’t love a fun conspiracy theory? For as long as the internet has been a thing, conspiracy theories and alternative explanations to major world events have been rampant. Whether it’s the classic 9/11 takes, communities convinced the world is flat, or more recent sentiments that vaccines...
Regular people likely to be 40% poorer if world warms by 4C
A new study has found that economic models have underestimated how global warming will affect the public’s wealth, with new calculations suggesting the average person will be 40% poorer. It looks like our current predictions for global warming have underestimated how badly it will affect our personal finances. A new study by Australian scientists, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters this week, suggests that global GDP per person will...
Research shows over half of Gen Z gamers want Switch 2
According to a study by CNET, 70% of Gen Z and Millennials could be ready to purchase the Switch 2 on release day. It is part of a wider trend that sees young people spending a whopping $700 USD on games and subscriptions annually. Nintendo is currently gearing up to launch its latest console, the Switch 2. Unsurprisingly, it is a direct sequel to the company’s extremely popular original Switch,...
OpenAI raises additional $40 billion USD in latest funding round
Led by SoftBank, OpenAI has secured another $40 billion USD in funding as part of its latest funding round. This means the company is now estimated to be worth $300 billion USD and is the largest funding round ever for a private tech company. OpenAI has secured another huge round of funding. Led by SoftBank, a Japanese multinational investment holding company, the company is now worth $300 billion USD after raising...
Should we be concerned about the Studio Ghibli AI trend?
Social media platforms are ablaze this week with users creating fake Studio Ghibli inspired artwork using generative AI. How much harm does this do to actual artists and animation studios? Another week, another story of generative AI disrupting the creative industry. This time, it looks like the legendary Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli is being dragged into the debate, as thousands of social media users generate and post ‘original’ images...
Just Stop Oil to cease direct-action protests from April
The controversial climate protest group has announced it will be changing tactics starting from this April. It will no longer be engaging in disruption protests after UK government met its initial demands. Just Stop Oil is to halt all direct-action protests from April, it has announced. The group has been in operation for three years, with over 3,300 arrests made and 180 imprisonments. You’ll have likely seen the headlines; breaking...
New study pinpoints ‘optimal’ length of a regular working week
In a new working paper, the National Bureau of Economic has determined that 37 hours is the most ‘optimal’ length of a working week. It comes after years of experimentation with hours and formats to better cater for employees. Are you a morning person? Find yourself more productive in the afternoon? Or do you prefer to work late into the night? Whatever your preference, it’s safe to say that most...
Gen Z are changing the way we think about charity
New studies show that those under the age of 28 are almost twice as charitable as Gen X and Baby Boomers, despite having significantly less disposable income. With traditional outlets like Comic Relief seeing a nosedive in viewership, Gen Z are seemingly transforming the way they give back. Plus, radio surges in popularity and tea could be falling out of favour with UK teens. What do most of us...
