How Social Media Amplifies Cultural Superiority
In offline spaces, sentiments of cultural superiority may circulate within limited circles. In the digital era, however, opinions no longer remain co…
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Southeast Asia and the “Developed vs Developing” Narrative
In cross-national online debates across Asia, one pattern repeatedly emerges: the invocation of “developed” and “developing” status as a decisive arg…
Intra-Asian Racism: A Conversation We Avoid
When racism against Asians occurs in the West, collective responses are often swift and firm. Solidarity hashtags emerge, public opinion condemns dis…
Algorithm, Outrage, and Identity
In the early days of social media, platforms were described as neutral infrastructure—tools that merely hosted conversations. Today, that framing is …
Racism, Class, and Stereotypes in Asian Online Spaces
In a fast-moving timeline, a condescending comment about a “developing country” turns into thousands of replies within hours. Some call it merely a f…
Cancel Culture Across Borders
In the pre-digital era, reputation was geographically bounded. A scandal in one country rarely crossed linguistic or cultural frontiers at scale. To…
Why Online Conflicts Escalate So Quickly
In the early hours of a controversy, nothing appears extraordinary. A post is uploaded. A clip circulates. A comment is screenshotted. Within minutes…
Why Humor Becomes a Weapon
When digital conflicts erupt, they rarely remain confined to direct arguments. Within hours, memes appear. Screenshots are edited. Catchphrases emerg…
The Science of Digital Mob Mentality
Digital mob mentality has become one of the defining features of modern internet culture. Across social media platforms, thousands or even millions …