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Posting Online About How You’re Offline Isn’t ‘Analog,’ It’s Hypocritical

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Gen Z’s Approach to Extremeness, like ‘Lifemaxxing,’ is Actually a Healthy Response to Overwhelming Societal Pressures

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One woman’s refusal to explain her New Year’s resolution is the energy we should bring into 2026: ‘It only has to make sense to me’

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TikTokers have Rebranded Mediation as a Trend That Puts Them in ‘Time Out’ and It Works

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New Trend Has Younger Generations Turning Off Their Cellphones to Get Their First Real Taste of Solitude

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‘Time-Saving Hacks’ Actually Make Us Miss Out On What’s Important

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The ‘Broken Bone Theory’ Recycles Teen Angst So TikTokers Can Flaunt Their Inner Emo

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Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Why the “Gen Z stare” isn’t bad customer service, it’s social evolution

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Younger Generations are Using ‘Dad-core’ to Prioritize Goofiness and Gentleness Over Antiquated Militant Fathering Styles

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‘It’s a Vibe’: Why aura farming wholesome dance trends is so infectious

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Legend Has It: How ‘Dad Lore’ romanticizes the pursuit of daring adventures for the sake of legendary storytelling

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FOMO Frenzy: How gremlin-like ‘Labubu dolls’ became the new ‘Beanie Baby’

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How Reality TV Becomes Dangerous and Creates Unsafe Dramatics That Turn Into Real Crises

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‘Almost forgot this was the whole point’: How a trending spoof accidentally created a wholesome space online by glorifying mundane moments

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Why ‘Main Character Syndrome’ is Inherently Toxic Despite ‘Delulu’ Influencers Claiming Otherwise

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‘You’re so funny!’: How did the TikTok trend reliant on deep-seated trauma turn much-needed mental health conversations into a competition?

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