Recent years have seen a steep decline in marriage and births in China, with many challenging the government's desire to boost these rates. In that vein, the government has launched a state-sponsored dating app, sparking mixed reactions and debate on the reach of the state into private life. 

State-led dating app sparks privacy concerns in China

Netflix's global hit The Glory centres on a young working-class woman's dark retribution for violence she endured as a teenager. Inspired by real-life themes of injustice and exclusion, global content platforms are increasingly exploring controversial subject matter through local cultural lenses.

Korean revenge drama 'The Glory' lures Asian audiences

Research suggests that young people are shunning traditional forms of authority and forging their own paths to combat feelings of instability. Higher education is increasingly being seen as unnecessary, and Gen Zers are turning to freelance roles for control over their own schedule and careers.

Gen Z shuns college and traditional career paths

One in two Australian Gen Zers are taking health advice from influencers, despite their lack of qualifications. It comes as younger generations turn to peers and social media for various queries, often due to their wariness of traditional forms of authority and costly systems.

Aussies prioritise health advice from online influencers

While the pandemic is firmly in the rearview mirror, its longstanding impact has brought about a culture of more intentional travel. The Spotted By Locals app empowers holidaymakers to provide peer-to-peer reviews and opt out of the commercialised experiences offered to them by travel agencies.

Spotted By Locals empowers culture-conscious travellers

The sale of luxury watches has skyrocketed since the pandemic began, driven mostly by their craftsmanship, style, and social status appeal. But the boom in pre-owned watch sales is telling a slightly different story as annual returns on some collectibles surpass that of the S&P 500.

Preowned watches help HNWIs hedge bets against recession

The cost of living crisis has made people hyper-conscious about money, leading many to look for ways of better managing their finances. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Chuck Howard about how budgeting influences people’s spending behaviours and what brands can do to support consumers.

Help me stop spending! The science of budgeting

Chinese fashion label SISIO’s Fall/Winter collection combines Buddhism with calligraphy, emphasising peace and tranquillity for its wearers. Chinese Gen Zers are turning to spirituality to improve their mental health, and in doing so, they’re also redefining the contours of tradition and heritage.

SISIO's Buddhism-themed clothing champions mental health

With the cost of living crisis taking a huge toll on personal finances, Aussies are increasingly looking for ways to gain more financial control. While the world of cryptocurrency can seem like a bewildering minefield, Binance is on a mission to make it safe, inexpensive, and accessible for all.

Binance: crypto investing amid a cost of living crisis

The CDC's 2011-2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which charts trends in adolescent behaviors, has revealed an alarming mental health crisis among young girls. This signals a growing need to ensure there is adequate support for Gen Z’s mental health to prevent drug use as a coping mechanism.

Girls suffering with mental health turn to drugs 

Somzz is the first digital therapeutics device to be approved by South Korea's Ministry of Drug and Food Safety. The landmark approval hints at the increasing interest in alternative methods of healthcare and health tech in the country, opening the door to other brands in this space.

Somzz is South Korea's first digital therapeutics device

German edtech company Knowunity has raised €9 million Series A extension – allowing the company to expand the reach of its creator economy learning app. However, the monetary incentive of using the app could stoke parental concerns around extensive screen time – even if educational in nature.

Knowunity takes a scholarly approach to social media

Chani Nicholas has become a social media star for her role as a relatable astrologer who uses the cosmos to answer practical questions. From dealing with election results to how to get over an ex, she acts as a trusted adviser who guides her followers through the chaos of modern life.

Chani Nicholas: processing chaos through modern astrology

'He Gets Us', a high-profile campaign that tries to make Christian teachings relatable through the language of social justice, has raised questions about modern faith. Although Americans attend church less often than ever, they’re still looking for guidance from both religious and secular sources.

'He Gets Us' points to growth of secular spirituality 

The London outpost of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness empire is closing, marking a shift in appetites when it comes to wellbeing. Jaded by content and brands championed by rich, White women, audiences are instead turning to extremes in their pursuit of health or rejecting wellness altogether.

Goop's London closure signifies a change in wellness

As attitudes to conventional medicine shift in the US, people are opening up to alternative healing practices. NYC-based organization Cardea has created a wellness space that combines sound and monitored drug therapies to offer customizable wellness journeys toward self-discovery.

Cardea facilitates alternative healing in New York

A Japanese cafe is facilitating financial independence for people with physical impairments through a robot-waiter system. In addition to integrating people who are paralysed into everyday society, Dawn Ver cafe is presenting AI as a tool that can help foster human connection.


Japanese cafe embraces AI to boost disabled employment

As 'quiet quitting' ignites conversations around toxic work environments, people are also being faced with layoffs, leading to distrust in the corporate world. In response, employees are looking for alternative career paths as companies such as ZenBusiness seek to empower entrepreneurial mindsets.

ZenBusiness encourages rejection of corporate jobs

Bradford has upped its efforts to tackle violence against women by partnering with the personal safety app WalkSafe. The landmark move reflects mounting concerns over women’s safety, as well as the city’s acknowledgement that the effectiveness of existing institutions is declining.

Bradford rolls out WalkSafe to improve safety for women

There has been a dramatic drop in those identifying as Christian in England and Wales, making it a minority religion for the first time. With consumers looking elsewhere for meaning, connection, and community, how can brands adapt and respond to this significant cultural shift?

What's causing the decline of Christianity in the UK?

Oneleaf is aiming to capitalize on the rising interest in alternative health by streamlining hypnosis therapy. Users have access to various programs for specific needs through an app, ensuring that they can obtain treatment without relying on often over-stretched healthcare systems.

Oneleaf offers up accessible hypnosis therapy

Rising prices means that many eco-conscious Britons have had to shed their values when shopping, leading them to opt for less sustainable but more affordable products. Canvas8 spoke to eight people across the UK to understand which switches they’re making and how this has impacted them.

How are Britons rethinking sustainable spending?

Tinder has launched a First Date Fortunes campaign, capitalising on the approaching Lunar New Year and popularity of astrology to bring astro-dating guidance to singles. This move comes amid brand efforts to ensure cultural authenticity, calling into question this more trivial approach.

Tinder taps Chinese astrology to guide singletons

The impact of social media on the mental health of young people is becoming increasingly difficult to dispute. As such, the Seattle schools district has turned to legal action against Big Tech companies to help students and highlight the increased need for the protection of young people.

Seattle schools sue Big Tech for student protection

Amid breaking down societal taboos surrounding therapy, content is emerging that introduces therapy into culture and the wider collective consciousness. Stutz aims to provide therapeutic teachings to audiences in a way that feels relatable and accessible, leveling up people’s therapy experiences.

‘Stutz’: infusing therapy into wider culture 

Wagamama has launched a Veganuary campaign that sees the chain collaborate with The Bread and Butter Thing for a range of charitable efforts. With Veganuary often sparking fleeting initiatives, this purposeful approach exemplifies how brands can provide meaningful seasonal support.

Wagamama puts purpose at the centre of Veganuary

The South West Grid for Learning has launched an app called Minerva to tackle the worrying rise of revenge porn in the UK. Through the platform, victims will be able to take matters into their own hands and anonymously compile a detailed diary of evidence that can be given to police.

Minerva app empowers victims of revenge porn

The Robinhood Retirement app offers young gig economy workers similar pension and savings options to those enjoyed by their traditionally-employed peers. The timely launch promises Americans the opportunity for long-term financial planning in the face of rising inflation and job instability.

Robinhood Retirement brings security to gig economy

Italy has added its name to the growing number of countries clamping down on crypto by imposing a capital gains tax on digital currencies. The introduction of increased regulations may lead to diminishing interest among users who bought into the independent nature of cryptocurrency.

Italy dampens crypto's rebellious spirit with regulation

DoNotPay looks to save people time and money with a chatbot that removes the back-and-forth with customer service representatives. Responding to a growing willingness from people to trust in – and hand over control to – AI tools to make better decisions amid the cost of living crisis.

DoNotPay chatbot automates people’s bill negotiations 

Bling is a banking app that helps families navigate financial literacy planning for their children's future. With a lack of education about finances in schools and trust in institutions dwindling, people are turning to brands for solutions and support during difficult times.

Bling empowers families with financial literacy

Streaming on Netflix, Summer Job is an Italian reality show set in the Mexican Riviera that features Gen Zers duped into working instead of getting a luxury getaway. While it plays on ‘kids these days are lazy’ tropes, it actually speaks to the disillusionment that so many are feeling.

Netflix's Summer Job speaks to Gen Z disillusionment 

As health anxiety and government distrust mount in China, people are seeking out alternative ways to ring-fence their wellbeing. Yet as unfounded information about the medicinal benefits of tinned peaches circulates online, causing spikes in sales, the need for sound medical guidance is growing.

Distrust in China sparks rise in alternative COVID cures

The Vodafone Foundation has launched a community-reporting app in a bid to tackle the rising number of LGBTQ+ hate crimes in the UK. Zoteria will connect victims to specialist resources such as charities and provide an alternative to the police who have historically let the community down.

Zoteria app aims to tackle LGBTQ+ hate crimes

While travelling alone should not be a dangerous activity, reports of women suffering abuse on their journeys continue to rise. Launched in Cardiff, the RideSafe taxi app empowers women to choose whether they prefer a male or female driver, rather than take their chances with someone pre-selected.

RideSafe empowers Cardiff women to choose their drivers

LGBTQ+ organisation ILGA Portugal has created virtual FIFA stadium backdrops for Twitch, where fans can be seen waving pride flags. Launched as the 'Pride Stands' initiative, this act of worldbuilding highlights the power of online communities to forge safe spaces for social actualisation.

Virtual World Cup stadiums stand up for LGBTQ+ rights

In Canada, a group of parents has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, the publisher of Fortnite. The move represents how some parents are shifting accountability for their children’s addiction to gaming, TV, and more to the companies that create and distribute the content.




Canadian parents wage war on Fortnite addiction

Young American investors are relying on alternative investments rather than stocks – a risky move according to experts. This indicates a disconnect between financial institutions and Gen Zers due to a lack of trust and presents an opportunity for brands to make investing guidance more accessible.

Gen Zers bet big on risky alt investments

Amid political and economic turmoil, many young job-seekers are pursuing careers that provide stability above all else. Though entrepreneurship has been on the rise, the shift toward stable jobs could indicate that young workers are looking to companies as pillars of support.

Young people prioritise stability when job-hunting 

Three-quarters of high school graduates in the US don't feel prepared to make college or career decisions post-graduation. In contrast to media narratives that paint Gen Zers as anarchic and self-sufficient, this finding highlights young people's need for guidance and support.

Gen Zers feel unprepared for life after high school

Amid a relentless polycrisis, Britons are looking for solace and healing in alternative spiritual practices. While people seek deeper existential meaning in reconnecting with nature and the supernatural, brands are doubling down on spirituality and wellbeing to connect with consumers.

Britons are turning to Shamanism for healing and solace

Guy Fieri, one of America’s most recognizable celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, has become a guardian angel for the restaurant industry in the wake of the pandemic. A new generation of food culture influencers and professionals are echoing his open-hearted approach to revitalize the industry.

Guy Fieri: relatable personality for modern foodies

Tesco's 'reverse supermarket' aims to ease the pressure of the cost of living crisis by providing food to households experiencing economic hardship. This support comes at a time when people are searching for alternative forms of authority and assistance as government policies are failing.

Tesco sets up 'reverse supermarket' amid food crisis

Younger generations are feeling a plethora of pressures, and in China they're using digital Buddhist apps to find some comfort in rituals. Despite not considering themselves Buddhist, many are yearning for spaces that provide emotional support, whether that is on or offline.

Young Chinese citizens turn to apps to boost mindfulness

Graham Hancock's launch of Ancient Apocalypse on Netflix divided the internet, as people battled to prove, or disprove, Hancock's claims of the existence of an advanced ancient civilisation. The expert versus non-expert dichotomy points towards a broader societal divide founded on systemic distrust.

'Ancient Apocalypse' highlights distrust of experts

A study has shown that a significant proportion of young people turn to TikTok for medical advice, leaving them open to misinformation and sensationalist tips that spread without fact-checking. As Gen Z loses trust in mainstream institutions, they’re turning to influencers for guidance.

Young people turn to TikTokkers for medical advice 

Holidays can be tense times for vegans who have family members that disapprove of their lifestyle choices. Oatly launched a tongue-in-cheek Thanksgiving Emotional Support Hotline for vegans to help them get through it. Holidays are a chance for brands to show empathy and provide some support.

Oatly launches Thanksgiving Support Hotline for vegans

At the intersection of food supplements and beauty ingredients lies nutra-cosmeceuticals, edible products that make claims to improve health and wellbeing. As the personal care market evolves, what’s behind consumers’ renewed interest in supplements in the last few years?

How are nutra-cosmeceuticals soothing anxious Britons?

Tesco's 2022 Christmas ad emphasises the supermarket's role in supporting the country during the festive season as the cost of living crisis hits households. With light-hearted references to political drama, the campaign positions Tesco as a unifying force and source of joy for shoppers.

Tesco Xmas ad unites Britons amid political turmoil

A study has found that 30% of US adults regularly re-do their Google searches, dissatisfied with the results presented to them the first time around. This coincides with the fact that many Gen Zers are turning to alternative online platforms to resolve their queries, favoring user-generated content.

Google search results don't cut it for Gen Zers

As more people turn to the internet and social media for health advice, YouTube wants to formalise the process. By opening up a verification programme for healthcare professionals, it is attempting to make it easier for people to find reliable, accurate, and high-quality medical information.

YouTube wants to formalise online healthcare advice

Gen Zers are increasingly turning to social media and forums to answer all manner of queries. Recognizing the desire for accessible, relevant, and authentic search results unfettered by SEO and adverts, Google has created a feature that spotlights peer-led discussions around a given topic.

Google Search update serves up answers from peers

Research suggests that an increased focus on preventative health has seen more Americans become open to hyper-wellness treatments. As people grow weary of traditional healthcare approaches, they are seeking solace in other treatments and unconventional sources of knowledge.

Gen Z embraces biohacks for preventative care

Reggaeton artist J Balvin has launched Oye, a creative wellness app for Gen Zers. The app hones in on self-expression and movement as mental health tools – an approach symptomatic of a cultural shift away from oppressive wellness and towards a more accessible, fun approach to self-care.

J Balvin’s Oye app makes mindfulness fun again

In the US, women are searching online for information about the rhythm contraception method in large numbers. Driven by uncertainty about the continued legality of birth in a post-Dobbs America, people are looking for information outside of conventionally-trusted sources.

Young people research natural contraception on TikTok

Fitness group F3 is growing in popularity thanks to its peculiar blend of free physical fitness classes and spiritually inflected male comradery. Many Americans have become lonelier during the 2020s, leading groups like F3 to create and develop new social ties around shared goals.

F3 builds a community for fitness, fellowship, and faith

Claire’s is transforming its legacy and using Gen Z and Alpha creators to lead the charge. Its ‘Get Pierced’ campaign, running alongside its TikTok series ‘EarPrint’, draws on the currency that social media creators hold with young audiences while playing with the nostalgia of your first piercing.

Claire's 'Get Pierced' blends nostalgia with newness

With attitudes towards learning shifting post-pandemic, tech-led education programmes are being developed to meet the needs of modern students. Lumiar, a democratic school for children in Brazil, has launched its Mosaic Digital tool to facilitate holistic student development and assessment.

Mosaic Digital: edtech tool for holistic learning

Tool hire company Speedy is tapping into the rising interest in home renovation by making it easier for DIYers to borrow tools. Can its marketing push, alongside a partnership with DIY chain B&Q, give people the confidence to take on more projects at home and make the industry more sustainable?

Speedy: bringing circularity to the DIY economy

Sunstone, a higher education start-up that partners with educators to help upskill students for employability, has raised $35 million to expand to more Indian cities. Hoping to bridge the gap between education and employability, Sunstone is bringing a much-needed change to the Indian system.

Sunstone looks to elevates higher education in India

Minecraft: Education Edition is at the forefront of tech education, providing lessons, immersive worlds, challenges, and curriculum all within one platform. This is prompting a new wave of learning experiences for Gen Zers and Alphas, creating a more engaging school environment.

‘Minecraft: Education Edition’: beyond classroom learning

Gen Zers are less trusting of higher education and college compared to other generations. With high costs, time investment, and the expectation of niche skillsets making many Gen Zers wary of undertaking traditional university degrees, brands can help equip them with alternative career skills.

 Gen Zers trust in higher education is waning

How is Aslice promoting financial equity in the music industry?

Aslice is on a mission to nurture a fairer ecosystem for DJs and electronic music producers, many of who have been hard hit by the impact of the pandemic. As media and entertainment and the digital music landscape evolve, what can brands learn from the company’s initial success?

Aslice: equitable payout for DJs and producers

Treasury Wine Estates has partnered with Snoop Dogg to launch Cali by Snoop. By partnering with rapper, the brand hopes to challenge convention and attract people who wouldn’t usually drink wine. Giving people a way into new interests and markets can help to remove barriers to entry.

Snoop Dogg removes barriers to entry for wine newbies

How is Wavepaths providing people with an alternative route to mental wellness?

As people begin to explore alternative forms of medicine and healing to cope with the many stressors of modern life, the demand for psychedelic therapy is growing. By creating people-led soundscapes to elevate experiences, Wavepaths is combining art and science to evolve modern therapy needs.

Wavepaths: bespoke soundtracks for psychedelic therapy

How is Maven appealing to Americans living through the ‘great resignation’?

With the ‘great resignation’ seeing millions of Americans quit their jobs as a way to pivot their careers, many are looking to upskill through alternative edtech. Maven, a cohort-based learning platform, is helping people to study niche and trending content with its influencer-led classes.

Maven: influencer-led education for digital learners

Why has the luxury fashion industry become more popular and profitable in Poland?

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain just over 30 years ago, Poland has been on a path of transition from a socialist-led society to a capitalist model. Amid the transition, how has the consumer demand for luxury goods grown in a society unfamiliar with the luxury goods market?

What’s next for luxury in Poland?

Brazilian Gen Zers are looking for information about money and finances online. But increased access does not equal increased financial literacy, as the same cohort experiences insecurity around how to invest, calling for more accessible products and avenues to disseminate information.

Brazilian Zers are looking for more guidance on money

The UK Government has announced the launch of an industry-led, skills-based qualification for marketing students aged 16-18. With widespread dissatisfaction among students and parents in the university system, there are opportunities for brands to position themselves as top-of-mind employers.

T Levels to equip future workers with marketing skills

Why is Sea Moss Girlies appealing to a new generation of wellness enthusiasts?

While Gen Yer wellness has been defined by pastel pink colorways and Goop-driven experiments, a new generation of creators is platforming self-care in a whole new way. Enter Sea Moss Girlies, the podcast, meme creator, and community of Gen Zers coming for a trillion-dollar industry.

Sea Moss Girlies: maximalist wellness for Gen Zers

Solidifying memes as a cultural force, a London Barbican exhibition is showcasing a meme artist's satirical work. By normalising online communications in offline spaces, the exhibition makes a permanent space for digital artefacts while encouraging people to forge deeper connections with meme art.

Meme art demonstrates IRL relevance of internet culture

As EDM festivals are back on schedule after pandemic lockdowns, a subculture of young women on TikTok are guiding newcomers to the rave scene. The community demonstrates how young people continue to use TikTok as a resource-sharing platform, helping to navigate partying post-pandemic.

Rave moms on TikTok create safe spaces for EDM newbies

How has Doja Cat achieved her huge online success?

Rapper Doja Cat has won over the internet with her genre-defying music and larger-than-life, relatable online personality. By placing authenticity at the heart of her brand, she’s able to mess around online, push social boundaries, and spark divisive conversations without tarnishing her image.

Doja Cat: a pop icon flourishing through digital fandom

As their prize for winning a game show, German presenting duo Joko and Klaas get zero-interference screen time to discuss whatever they want – an opportunity that often gets used to help their mostly younger audience with social issues, highlighting a demand for thoughtfully considered guidance.

German TV duo meet need for socially conscious guidance

Finfluencers in Australia could face five years in prison for giving unlicensed financial advice online. With more young people using social media to make informed financial decisions, expert and influencer partnerships can be a way to ensure advice is both trustworthy and accessible.

Power of finfluencers creates need for strict regulation

How is Middle Ground bridging social rifts in the US? 

Social and political tensions have left many Americans feeling insecure and unsure about expressing their opinions. YouTube series Middle Ground is confronting this pervasive discomfort by bringing people with opposing views together for open conversations around divisive issues.

‘Middle Ground’: conversations that confront division

How can brands tackle taboos around women’s sexual pleasure?

Sexual pleasures of all forms, from kink to polyamory, are becoming mainstream. But despite this openness, sexual health for many women remains a thorny issue, with ads about breast cancer and menstruation still being banned. How are brands navigating these complexities around sex?

How is censorship fuelling taboos around sexual pleasure?

How is Dr. K helping gamers navigate mental health issues online?

Dr. K has built a following as a mental health guru on the popular video-sharing platform Twitch, conducting interviews with high-profile gamers about their personal experiences and self-care within the digital landscape. What does popularity say about health and wellness in online communities?

Dr. K: mental health advice for the gaming community

How is the Ear Hustle podcast bringing marginalized voices to the mainstream?

The Ear Hustle podcast provides an unprecedented look into prison life through the lens of current and formerly incarcerated inmates at San Quentin State Prison. By showcasing these experiences in a new and engaging format, the podcast is bringing marginalized voices to mainstream audiences.

'Ear Hustle': intimate storytelling from behind bars

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has occupied the minds of many, with some stepping in to help in whatever way they can. Trying to boost access to independent journalism, a digital advertising expert is raising funds to ensure people in Russia can follow news that covers the real state of affairs.

Digital ad experts are feeding real news to Russians

Search engine DuckDuckGo may only have a small share of the US search market, but as people view big tech platforms with an increasingly critical eye, alt platforms are attracting more right-wing fans. Conservative influencers advocate for its use over Google, due to a perceived lack of censoring.

Censorship-wary conservatives are promoting DuckDuckGo

Trying to sift through social media and vet posts for misinformation can feel like an impossible task, especially during a fast-moving crisis. As accounts of the conflict in Ukraine proliferate, people are looking to big tech for help discerning credible sources from illegitimate ones.

Social media users need help detecting fake news

From podcasts to virtual work meetings, audio has become an increasingly vital channel for people to access media and information. Listeners and creators have always instinctively felt the intimacy of the medium, but studies have found that headphones play a crucial role in creating that closeness.

Voices heard through headphones are more persuasive

With support for traditional banks continuing to wane, disruptor bank N26 has used Valentine's Day 2022 to nudge Spanish people towards fintech services. By highlighting how 'toxic' traditional banks can be, the brand taps desires for lighthearted promos and open conversations.

N26 campaign uses humour to pique customer curiosity

Traditionally regarded as a hobby for Older Adults, fortune telling is experiencing a renaissance among students and young working adults across Asia. As younger generations embark on a hazy transition to adulthood, they're using alt faith practices as a north star for self-transformation.

Gen Yers and Zers find faith in fortune telling

How has Reddit become an online social phenomenon?

Reddit’s candid message boards have been attracting users since its launch in 2005. As the company eyes an IPO and potential new advertising partnership, how can businesses engage with users and better understand the community culture that has enabled the platform to thrive?

Reddit: user-generated community discussions

How is Glorify helping people reengage with their faith?

Americans reignited their faith during the pandemic, and are looking to maintain spiritual habits outside of traditional church-going. Glorify, a new Christian-focused app is blending daily prayer, mindfulness, and community in the digital space for people who are seeking connection and ritual.

Glorify: digitally reconnecting people to Christianity

How are New Schools transforming restrictive education systems in the UK?

The education system in the UK is failing children across the country, with many considering it restrictive and archaic. New Schools, like the XP School in Doncaster, take an unconventional approach to education, aiming to help kids enjoy school and better equip them for the real world.

XP School: compassionate education for the real world

Research has revealed that Latin American Gen Zers engage with politics through social media channels that aren’t explicitly about government. Though influencers from TikTokkers to gospel singers have mammoth sway, their followers prefer nuanced debate and don’t want to be told how to think.

Gen Zers get politically savvy on social media

Amid economic and political instability, many people in Turkey are choosing to invest their money in cryptos. With trust in central authorities’ crisis management on the wane, digital technologies are allowing people to take their financial futures into their own hands.

People in Turkey put their trust in crypto

Twitter is hoping to tap a dreamer mindset with its US-wide billboard campaign. Featuring celebrities and their dream-to-reality tweets, the ‘manifestation campaign’ is inspiring people to follow their dreams, with an aspirational tone helping inject motivation at a goal-setting time of year.

Twitter taps dreamer mindset in manifestation campaign

Don’t Look Up is one in a line of films where viewers have ignored the negative reviews of critics in favor of their peers’ more positive reactions. As the internet opens up a wealth of opinions to much larger audiences, people are increasingly rejecting established forms of artistic review.

Cinephiles value opinion of friends over that of critics

Natalie Wynn, aka ContraPoints, is a Gen Y YouTuber, political provocateuse, and video-essayist who tackles cancel culture and alt-right with theatrical esthetic, dark humor, and philosophy. Her videos are aimed at politically curious audiences seeking to move beyond partisan echo chambers.

ContraPoints: progressive queen of YouTube

From pandemic deniers to mask burners, COVID-19 misinformation has been changing behaviour. And, according to one Harvard professor, without successful solutions to curb the spread, disinformation is likely to impact future national discourse around climate change and inequality.

Curation could help fight the infodemic

People are embracing alternative sources of authority