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Is Dispo, David Dobrik’s Nostalgic New App, The Future of Tech?
A new photo app by David Dobrik offers a grainy, nostalgic feel. But Dispo may borrow too much from the past. Will we see the same tech story play out …
Klein
Feb 22
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The Magic of the Momfluencer Aesthetic: How to Sell the Unreal... And QAnon
Tupperware parties evolved. From Mommy Bloggers to Momfluencers to moguls. Like porn, we know this isn’t great for us, but it feels so good. Only when …
Klein
Feb 16
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The Overlooked Trends: 2021
There’s lost value by just sticking to The Meta Trends. In subtlety is insight. By seeking out and examining the fringe, uncomfortable and unspoken, we…
Klein
Feb 4
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The Meta Trending Trends: 2021
The fourth annual Meta Trend Report synthesizes 500+ trends from 30+ reports, ranking the 19 most frequently reported cultural trends for 2021.
Klein
Jan 26
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Why I'm (Begrudgingly) On Substack
As someone who studies culture and the intersection of our technology and psychology, I have no shortage of thoughts on the climate of social media. Ma…
Klein
Jan 19
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Jan 19
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From Porn To Peloton, 5 Predictions For Tech And Social Media In 2021
If cultural trends are patterns, predictions are derived projections. Trends take an eye for dot connecting, while predictions take accountability. It’…
Klein
Jan 6
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Who’s the Real Director? Why Netflix Wants to Let You Control Playback Speed
This past summer, The Verge reported that Netflix was experimenting with giving people the ability to control the playback of any show or film — from 0…
Klein
Dec 8, 2020
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The Problematic Fakery Of Lil Miquela Explained — An Exploration Of Virtual Influencers and…
Just as robots replaced the factory workers, and the drive-through workers were outsourced to India, those employed to yacht the world, drink fat-burni…
Klein
Nov 19, 2020
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America’s Dark Reality: Brands’ COVID-19, Election, Climate And Social Campaigns Are Our Ho…
When the U.S.’s climate inaction is being considered a breach of the constitution, mask wearing has become politicized, and funding toward sectors like…
Klein
Oct 23, 2020
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50M Join The ‘Creator Economy’ Thanks To Platforms Like OnlyFans, YouTube, Etsy And Twitch
Warhol declared, “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” But was not predicted was that everyone’s “fame” would be experienced s…
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Sep 23, 2020
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Zynn, A New TikTok Copycat, Pays Users — But It’s Origins Are More Interesting
“Fun way to reward yourself” A new app just topped the charts, passing Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and the newly beloved Zoom along the way. It’s call Z…
Klein
May 31, 2020
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