2022 Election
TikTok Will Influence the Outcome of 2022 Federal Election – For Better & Worse
Would you let an anonymous stan political stan account tell you how to vote?
Social Media
Explainers
Why the 'Helpful' Misinformation You're Sharing on Social Media Is Still Harmful
Controversial statement: fake news needs a rebrand. Most people have an idea of what they think 'misinformation' is, and who's behind it – social media content and comments spouting anti-democracy, far right or 'conservative' falsehoods, made by garden variety trolls or coordinated groups wanting to
Opinion
All the Nuance Lost in the Kim & Kanye ‘Tea’: Expectations, Responsibility & Managing Mental Illness
Three important conversations being lost in the pursuit of celebrity ‘tea’.
Opinion
This is Not An Essay About West Elm Caleb – It’s About Ethics, Power & Justice
This isn't really about Caleb – it’s about soft power, who wields it, and why.
Explainers
The 12 Most Influential Moments of 2021, According to Us
Ngl, we were exhausted by the end of February...
Explainers
The Truth Behind At-Home Teeth Whitening: Beauty vs Science
Is having white teeth really worth it?
Explainers
This is What Research Tells Us About Why People Troll & How to Stop Them
The psychological profile of a troll is... yikes.
Explainers
Important Question: Can You Call a Politician 'Corrupt' Without Being Sued for Defamation?
Don't say: corrupt, racist, fraud. Do say: boofhead, dobber, pelican.
Explainers
TikTok & Copyright Laws: Can You Sue Someone For Not Giving Credit?
TikTok is built on both creative ideas and copycat trends – so how do copyright laws apply to its content? It's riskier than you might think.
Explainers
This Is the Big Lesson For Us All in the Viral Plant A Tree Co Drama
Tbh, that this went so viral really makes us all look bad.
Explainers
Do We Overuse Clinical Terms on Social Media? The Impact of Therapised Content
Not every experience is "literally traumatising."
Explainers
The Facebook Papers: 5 Most Important Takeaways For Young People in Australia
Coverage of the Facebook Papers is very US-centric. These are the five findings most relevant for young Australians – summarised for speed.