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My Life Is Little House on the Prairie. I Blame TikTok
Homesteading used to be a dream for another time. Then cottagecore happened. http://www.wired.com/ -
The Ethics of Rebooting the Dead
The notion of resurrecting people as digital entities is becoming less hypothetical. But just because something can be done, doesn’t ... -
Why 'Head Empty' Memes Are Dominating 2020
In a year of chaos, a series of internet tropes has sought to offer escape from the turmoil. http://www.wired.com/ -
My Life as a Blue-Haired 'Commie Bitch' in Portland
I dyed my hair mid-lockdown because it looked fun and I was bored. But to the online far-right, I became ... -
TikTok Witches Are Hexing the Election This Halloween
Some are casting spells to “raise a mighty blue wave,” while other conjurers are employing pro-Trump countermagics. http://www.wired.com/ -
A Facebook Ban Won't Stop QAnon
Even if the social network’s new policies work perfectly, Q followers can still camouflage their activity or move to other ... -
Claudia Conway's TikToks Can't Save Democracy
No one should be latching on to a 15-year-old’s speculations about the White House Covid-19 outbreak. http://www.wired.com/ -
Covid-19 Support Groups Are a Potential Research Goldmine
Social media groups are rife with peril, but for people coping with the virus—and those trying to treat it—they’re a ... -
Why Teens Are Falling for TikTok Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracies like Pizzagate are all over the social media platform. Here’s why they’ve found an audience there. http://www.wired.com/ -
How 'Cuties' Got Caught in a Gamergate-Style Internet Clash
The French film is caught in the crosshairs of right-wing online movements. This isn’t an anomaly. It’s a new battle ...