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How gen Z are ‘punishing’ sinister algorithms

Undoing bias — From blocking ads to faking their interests, internet users are attempting to take back power from invasive targeted advertising. But just how effective are these tactics?

  • Activism
  • Anna Samson

The TikTokers calling out spiritual appropriation

Dark magic — On #SpiritualTok, witches and guides are gaining exposure for stealing practices belonging to other cultures – but a group of outspoken TikTok users are confronting the whitewashing of their ancestors’ rituals.

  • Activism
  • Chloé Meley

Inside the complex world of ex-Mormon TikTok

Exiting the cult — ‘Exmos’ are flocking to TikTok to share their stories of leaving the LDS Church and building supportive communities which are helping them to heal.

  • Culture
  • Catharine Hughes

Chad Muska on the legacy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater

‘It was all such a crazy dream’ — With the game set to be re-released next month, we caught up with the legendary skater to chat about its impact and the future of skateboarding.

  • Skate
  • Nic Dobija-Nootens

Joining the dots with poet and singer Arlo Parks

A Huck podcast — Joining The Dots is a Huck podcast. In the latest episode, we talk to the London singer-songwriter about philosophy, YouTube, and life as an outsider.

  • Podcasts
  • Mike Fordham

Rob Doyle: ‘so much political discourse is performative’

At the Threshold — The acclaimed author – lauded as one of the most vital voices in contemporary Irish fiction – talks psychedelics, Twitter, and his undefinable new novel, Threshold.

  • Books
  • James Greig

Will antinatalism soon become the new normal?

Bleak new world — With more and more people concerned about the earth‘s future, many are flocking to a once-niche ideology that argues for universal childlessness.

  • Reportage
  • Francesca Newton

Instagram does not care about your mental health

Losing likes — The app’s recent decision to get rid of ‘likes’ has been celebrated as a positive move for our collective wellbeing. But does it really make a difference?

  • Tech
  • Aimee Cliff

Why men are experts and women are confessional

The media’s big problem — The Caroline Calloway story shows that young women are being forced to plunder their personal lives for content. It’s time we broke the pattern, argues Dawn Foster.

  • Opinion
  • Dawn Foster

Inside the hazardous quest for social media stardom

Fake it till you make it — Liza Mandelup’s new documentary, Jawline, follows 16-year-old Austyn as he tries to carve out a career as an influencer and escape his hometown of Kingsport, Tennessee.

  • Film
  • Holly Connolly

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