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Liver King and the problematic rise of primal manhood
Behind the masc — The organ-eating, masculinity influencer has built a powerful brand championing the ancestral lifestyle – but experts say his beliefs promote pseudoscience and harmful gender stereotypes.
Written by: Elizabeth Wenger
How gen Z are ‘punishing’ sinister algorithms
Undoing bias — From blocking ads to faking their interests, internet users are attempting to take back power from invasive targeted advertising. But just how effective are these tactics?
Written by: Anna Samson
Introducing The Lock-In, our new weekly YouTube show
Watch Episode One now — For the remainder of lockdown, we’ll be bringing you the best in comment and analysis – all while providing practical advice on how to keep yourself sane, safe and healthy during the long days at home.
Written by: Huck
Inside the hazardous quest for social media stardom
Fake it till you make it — Liza Mandelup’s new documentary, Jawline, follows 16-year-old Austyn as he tries to carve out a career as an influencer and escape his hometown of Kingsport, Tennessee.
Written by: Holly Connolly
The DIY film photography guru taking YouTube by storm
Negative Feedback — George Muncey is the film photographer behind the hugely successful Negative Feedback channel, where the 21-year-old gives his tips on how to shoot analogue film in the digital age.
Written by: Charlotte Irwin
Could a lip-syncing app revive the dying music industry?
Chasing 15 seconds of fame — Touted as the biggest change to music since the video, a fast-growing app is resonating with millions of teenagers... in the form of disposable karaoke videos. Will it prop up sagging sales? Or is it just a vehicle for narcissism?
Written by: Cian Traynor
How Dan Bull became one of the biggest MCs in the UK with no radio play
Good rhymes are good rhymes — Meet Dan Bull, the DIY rapper who topped the charts with perseverance alone.
Written by: Rob Boffard