Teenage girls on TikTok are sharing videos of themselves dancing to their ex's voicemails as an act of defiance against abusive relationships. As Gen Z’s penchant for self-expression moves online, short form video has become a way of creating impactful cultural moments among their friends.

Where once experts were regarded as symbols of authority and respect, today they are overshadowed by influencers, personal opinions, and instant gratification. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Tom Nichols, to find out the reasons and impacts behind the era of self-proclaimed experts.

Reddit has seen its fair share of bizarre content, and now people are flocking there to seek sexual health advice and support from strangers. Due to long waiting room times and lingering skepticism around traditional healthcare, people are ditching doctors and going online instead.

While Americans used to look to doctors and nurses for the final word on medical matters, that’s not always the case nowadays. Influenced by social media gurus and aided by digital tracking tools, the ‘worried well’ are taking a proactive approach to health that minimizes input from professionals.