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The Epidemic of Loneliness — And the Cure We Forgot
For years, social media promised us endless connection. Billions of users. Instant communication. Communities at our fingertips. Yet somehow, people feel lonelier than ever. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is now a national epidemic, one that harms both our mental and physical health. Nearly half of American adults report feeling lonely, and young adults are the most affected. It’s a strange paradox: we’re the most connected generation in history, but also t
Oct 243 min read
The Next Era of Social Media Is Here - and Honestly, It’s Kind of a Mess
Over the past year, AI has started to flood our social feeds , thanks to massive pushes from tech giants like OpenAI, Meta, and TikTok. These companies are racing to reinvent how we create, share, and experience online content. But as impressive as the tech can be, this new world is getting messy - fast. The Great AI Feed Takeover OpenAI’s app Sora is one of the latest players shaking things up. It lets users generate entire videos from just a few words, and the results are
Oct 143 min read
Loneliness in the Age of the Feed: When Social Media Backfires
A young adult sits alone in their apartment, scrolling through TikTok at 2 a.m. A thousand videos pass by, but none of them make the...
Oct 32 min read
Posting Less, Messaging More: Are We Quietly Leaving Social Media Behind?
Something subtle, but massive, is happening on social media. You might feel it in your own scrolling habits, or notice it among friends...
Jul 253 min read
Minnesota Just Passed a Social Media Law That Could Change How We Scroll
Starting July 2026, if you're in Minnesota and open up your favorite social media app, you might see something new before you start...
Jul 152 min read
Is TikTok the New Financial Advisor? Why That Advice is a Risky Bet
TikTok isn’t just for dance trends or hot takes, it’s where a large amount of people go to learn everything , including how to make,...
Jul 13 min read
How Visa Crackdowns Are Forcing Young People to Erase Themselves Online
Imagine deleting your favorite tweets, wiping your Instagram, and abandoning your blog, not because you’ve outgrown them, but because you...
Jun 173 min read
Why Some Social Media Apps Might Be Making You Feel Lonely
Most scroll through Instagram, hop on Reddit, binge YouTube, maybe even swipe on dating apps… and yet, we still feel kind of alone....
May 232 min read
Why Your Social Circle Now Could Shape Your Mental Health Later
We usually think of health as exercise, diet, and sleep, but your social life may be just as important, especially as you get older. A...
May 162 min read
Why Are Teen Girls Struggling More With Social Media Than Boys?
We all know social media can be a double-edged sword. It's where we connect, express, vent, and even escape. But for teenage girls, that...
May 92 min read
Is Social Media Making Depression Worse for Young People?
Social media has become part of our daily lives, but what happens when scrolling starts to hurt more than it helps? A new study out of UT...
Mar 252 min read
Navigating Gen Z Loneliness and Investing in Connections and Community
Loneliness, according to the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, is like an "epidemic." It's not just messing with our heads; it's...
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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