The hottest Youth Substack posts right now

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Devour Me, Mummy

Reactionary Feminist • 25 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Youth Surveillance Digital Culture Online behavior
  1. Thirty percent of zoomers support surveillance cameras in homes, linking to a decline in democratic norms and a rise in authoritarian control.
  2. The shift towards supporting surveillance may be influenced by factors like early childcare experiences and internet citizenship norms.
  3. Younger generations, accustomed to digital surveillance and online authority, are transitioning towards post-liberal subjects.

The pendulum swings

Natural Selections • 16 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Privacy Youth Masks
  1. Masks outdoors did not make sense as airflow disperses pathogens and sunlight is healing.
  2. Privacy is important for introspection and personal growth, allowing time for reflection before sharing reactions.
  3. Young people who once shared everything online are now seeking privacy by hiding behind masks, highlighting a transition in behavior.

Rob Henderson's *Troubled*

In My Tribe • 1 HN point • 26 Feb 24
📚 Literature Memoir Youth Social Mobility
  1. Upward social mobility should be a result of focusing on family, stability, and emotional well-being for children.
  2. Teen years can be a time of overwhelming pressure to fit in and be accepted by peers, leading to actions that may not be in one's best interest.
  3. Books like 'Manchild in the Promised Land' and 'Random Family' explore the challenges faced by troubled youth in different cultural contexts, highlighting the importance of fitting in and finding acceptance.
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Alexander Quiquero: Critique of Josh

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Internet Sociology Critique Ethics Youth
  1. Critique of Josh Citarella's writing approach, labeling it as academic, colonialist, and lacking true understanding of internet dynamics.
  2. Emphasizes the importance of handling sociological subjects delicately, considering the complexities of internet realms and the interplay between the internet and reality.
  3. Advocates for a more nuanced and comprehensive approach to documenting internet history, stressing the need for an 'ectoplasmic understanding' to capture the true essence of online interactions.

Nick Bird: They Speak to you Like You Are Children

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Media Politics Internet Youth Psychology
  1. Many individuals do not perceive the urgency for change in today's societal and political circumstances.
  2. Media and communication often patronize audiences by speaking to them in a condescending manner, like children.
  3. It is crucial for young people to critically navigate online information and avoid falling into dangerous or unproductive ideological traps.

Young people are flocking to bullshit. But it comes with risks.

Photon-Lines Substack • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Youth Beliefs Self-Improvement History Generations
  1. Younger generations are increasingly interested in astrology and using it for self-improvement and introspection.
  2. The global astrology industry is rapidly growing in popularity due to better accessibility through technology and increased interest during times of uncertainty like the pandemic.
  3. While astrology may not have scientific backing, many find comfort and connection in it, using it as a tool for personal growth and curiosity.

The Great Rebellion in The Kingdom of Long Hours

Once Upon A News • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Protest Youth Labor Rights
  1. The rulers proposed a 69-hour work week in the Kingdom of Long Hours, causing unrest among the hardworking citizens.
  2. The young generations, including millennials and Gen Z, united to protest against the decree for more work hours.
  3. The rulers, faced with the uprising, vowed to listen to the voices of the younger generations and reconsider their proposal to protect the rights of their workers.