Trish Rooney
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Are You Watching Fetish Content Without Even Knowing It?
Whether you know it or not, fetish content has found a place on Tik Tok. Here’s how to spot it. → Read More
The Case for Tactical Urbanism
Can average citizens transform their streets and public spaces? → Read More
The Best Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now
The podcasting bubble might have finally burst. Be honest with yourself: when was the last time that you actually listened to The Daily in the morning, even though it was one of your New Year’s Resolutions? That’s what we thought. Never fear; there are still two more months (ish) of the year left, and we […] → Read More
How the Cassette Became the Hottest "New" Audio Format
Are cassette tapes cool? They may be. The retro audio tech got a real boost from "Stranger Things" and Kate Bush and is now a phenomenon. → Read More
Do You, a Man, Understand Taylor Swift?
A Tik Tok meme claims that men don’t “get” Taylor Swift. But what does “getting” her even mean? → Read More
Sadly, Depression Might Not Make You More Realistic
A study from the 1970s said that depression made people more "realistic." That notion is being challenged by new research. → Read More
What Is Fat Bear Week and Should You Care About It?
It’s the best week of the year: Fat Bear Week. It's time for the public to vote on brown bears from Katmai in Alaska. But is there more to it? → Read More
What Is Time Blindness — And How Can You Overcome It?
Even if you've never heard of it, you've probably experienced it. → Read More
You Can Watch Hurricane Ian Live on Social Media
Floridians are live streaming Hurricane Ian’s landfall. Get used to seeing the result of superstorms up close. → Read More
Who Are the Try Guys and Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Them Today?
Ned Fulmer, a member of the popular YouTube group the Try Guys, has been accused of cheating. Here's what to know about the internet scandal. → Read More
STDs Are Increasing. Stay Calm.
STD rates are increasing nationwide. Here’s what to know. → Read More
Why a New Brooklyn Bookstore Is Cause for Celebration
Despite all the not-so-great news on the brick-and-mortar front, New York still has great bookstores. Some are household names even — from The Strand to McNally Jackson. If you’re prowling for books in the city, you’ll probably be able to find something to suit your interests. It may be premature to herald a true renaissance […] → Read More
Deepfakes Are on Reality TV Now. What Could Go Wrong?
With a deepfake on “America’s Got Talent,” is this really a good idea? → Read More
MTV Created a Safe Space for Johnny Depp to Make His VMAs Cameo
No one was reportedly cheering for Johnny Depp when he made his cameo at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Attendees apparently didn't know about the bit. → Read More
You Have to Try This Recipe From an Online Salad Sensation
Darlene Schrijver, the voice (and hands) behind @thesaladlab on TikTok, didn’t mean to go viral. “During COVID, like everybody else, I was on TikTok, and my daughter was asking me as she went off to college to write down our recipes. I was discussing this with a girlfriend and she said, ‘Why don’t you put […] → Read More
Your Kid Isn’t Trans Because of the Internet
As transgender people gain more representation and visibility in our society, some parents view their children’s questions about gender as a troubling “contagion” spread through social media, instead of what it is — a crucial part of their identity. Proponents of “rapid-onset gender dysphoria,” or ROGD, believe that children who are exposed to other trans kids […] → Read More
Resurrecting an Extinct Tiger, With Help From Chris Hemsworth and Paris Hilton
In 2021, Colossal said they would resurrect the woolly mammoth. Their new project? The Tasmanian tiger, with funding from Chris Hemsworth and Paris Hilton. → Read More
What Is "Quiet Quitting"? (Hint: It Isn’t Actually Quitting)
Work/life boundaries are difficult to balance; stop balancing them. → Read More
Should Schools Remove Pandemic-Era Surveillance Software?
Student-monitoring software rose in popularity during the pandemic, but it could be used against the kids it's supposed to protect. → Read More
All of Social Media is the New Google
Teens are using social media for everything, where does that leave search engines? → Read More