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Is AI Making Us Forget How to Think? The Real Cost of “Brain Rot"
Last spring, a Wharton professor, Shiri Melumad, gave 250 people a simple task: write advice to a friend on living a healthier lifestyle. Half of them used AI-generated summaries . The others used good old-fashioned Google Search . The difference? Massive. The AI group’s answers were painfully generic: “eat healthy,” “drink water,” “get sleep.”The search group, meanwhile, shared nuanced advice about physical, mental, and emotional wellness, actual insight, not copy-paste moti
Nov 73 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 Social Media Quietly Messing With Your Mental Health?
In 2025, it’s normal to scroll through videos of protests, see headlines about tragedy, or get pulled into threads about loss and trauma,...
Jun 243 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 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
A Social Shift in Texas: Lawmakers Push to Ban Kids from Social Media
This week, the Texas House passed a controversial bill that could ban kids under 18 from creating social media accounts. Yup, another...
May 23 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
Are Social Media Warning Labels Coming? Texas Lawmakers Think So.
Imagine if every time you opened Instagram or TikTok, you had to click past a warning that read: "Excessive social media use is linked to...
Mar 183 min read
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Body Image
Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share, and express ourselves. While it has brought many benefits, it also has a darker...
Mar 112 min read
The Rise of Social Media and the Impact of Use Among Kids, Teens, and Mental Health
In today’s digital world, social media is a constant presence in young people’s lives. A recent survey found that nearly 50% of teens...
Feb 283 min read
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