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 …
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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 …
Wabi-Sabi Philosophy in Japanese Daily Life
In Japan, beauty is not always polished, symmetrical, or permanent. Instead, it is often quiet, imperfect, and fleeting. This worldview is known as w…
The Psychology of Online Collective Rage
In 2018, a single tweet ignited days of outrage across multiple countries. In 2020, hashtags turned into boycotts within hours. By 2023, meme wars be…
The Mental Health Crisis Among Children
The global conversation on children’s wellbeing often begins with nutrition, education and physical safety. Mental health is mentioned — but rarely c…