You're Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong
Cyber-ethnographer Ruby J. Thelot argues that society overestimates the significance of viral online trends, from dating pessimism to AI's cultural impact. According to Thelot, people misunderstand how these trends actually influence broader society and culture. The expert suggests a more balanced perspective is needed when evaluating what goes viral online.
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You’re Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong
Cyber-ethnographer Ruby J. Thelot argues that society overestimates the significance of viral online trends, from dating pessimism to AI's cultural impact. According to Thelot, people misunderstand how these trends actually influence broader society and culture. The expert suggests a more balanced perspective is needed when evaluating what goes viral online.
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