The internet holds potential solutions to pernicious mental health issues. Harnessing that potential is proving complicated.
Author: Emma Grey Ellis
The Case for Viral ‘Callout’ Culture
Making memes out of racist rants is not frivolous: It’s crafting a nuanced picture of American…
The Good Place’s Janet Is the Most Optimistic AI on Television
Janet isn’t your typical televised artificial lifeform: Nobody hates her and she isn’t miserable, even as…
From ‘Buffy’ to ‘Charmed’ to ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Woke’ TV Reboots Are Anything But
“Progressive” reimaginings of classic shows like Doctor Who, Buffy, and Charmed often hit a sour note—true…
TikTok Is a Short-Form Monetized Musical Meme Machine
Tween sensation TikTok is not-quite-Snapchat and not-quite-Vine. But it’s betting on 15-second clips, while other platforms…
Byeeeee, Logan Paul: Brands Prefer ‘Micro Influencers’ Now
Instead of leveraging the star power (and the potential fallout) of online celebrities, companies are seeking…
You Won’t Win the Thanksgiving Fight. But You Can Survive
The deep conflicts dividing America will never be solved over a turkey leg. But there are…
Netflix’s ‘Cam’ Is a Horror Movie for the Influencer Age
You may not be an ****** webcam model with legions of unsettling fans, but you’ll find…
Trumpy Bear Divided the World—and Conquered the Internet
He wants your money, and you’ll give it to him because LOL nothing matters.
YouTube Videos Keep Getting Longer to Drive Ad Revenue
Gone are the days of the 30-second clip. Today’s most viewed YouTube videos last 20 minutes…