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In this episode, we are interrogating the stereotype that Gen Z are most the most hyper-individualistic generation. We'll explore what hyper-individualism really means, the societal and political forces behind it, and draw conclusions based on our insight and research.

Timestamps:

00:00 BRITA ad

00:40 Intro

3:15 What is hyper-individualism?

4:55 Neoliberalism & individualism

5:54 Democracy & individualism

7:34 Is Gen Z actually hyper-indivdualistic?

7:44 Yes argument

16:58 No argument

24:43 Conclusions

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 25th, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:47 Brands return to cinematic social strategies

3:55 Aussie influencer Rowi Singh x Chappell Roan makeup artist

6:18 Madelyn Cline reportedly dating a prince

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 24th, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:15 Disney+ to increase pricing amid Jimmy Kimmel scandal

5:27 404 Media suing ICE9:40 Wired subscriptions soar after positioning journalists as influencers

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 23rd, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:01 Chloe Malle style backlash

5:24 Jaden Smith appointed Creative Director of Christian Louboutin nepo baby criticism

12:33 Christian RaptureTok

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 22nd, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:00 Wisdom Kaye's Miu Miu disaster

5:01 Michael Weist talks TanaCon "trauma

9:40 Keke Palmer x Hot Ones x college student TikToker

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 18th, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

2:04 Ned Fulmer returns post-Try Guys cheating scandal

10:10 Conde Nast to launch new influencer storefront platform

14:20 Jacquie Alexander vs. Gabi Sullivan friendship breakdown

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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from September 10th, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:18 Albania appoints AI-powered minister 

4:49 Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson & the radicalisation of meme culture

12:41 Spotify lifts its shuffle-only listening option for free users

15:12 US and China agree to framework for American ownership of TikTok 

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Sources: 

https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/ 

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/albanias-prime-minister-appoints-ai-generated-minister-rcna230963 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/11/albania-diella-ai-minister-public-procurement 

https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-15/free-experience-updates-features-tips/ 

https://www.theverge.com/news/778176/spotify-free-user-upgrade-play-specific-songs 

https://pitchfork.com/news/apple-music-now-lets-you-import-playlists-from-spotify-and-other-streaming-services/ 

https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-08-26/introducing-messages-a-new-way-to-share-what-you-love-on-spotify-with-friends-and-family/ 

https://www.garbageday.email/p/charlie-kirk-was-killed-by-a-meme 

https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera/video/7550331697045294358?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zlRi8XNile 

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/trump-china-tiktok-deal-rcna231313 

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/15/trump-china-tiktok-deal-00563750

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 16th, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

2:50 Tarayummy addresses appearance criticism

6:21 Substack taps Club Chalamet

10:38 Ariana Grande ticket scalping drama

14:49 Close Friends video

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 15th, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:38 Pilates Body Rave backlash over pilates "hot take"

10:20 Katie Fang new beauty column

12:10 Ed Sheeran vs. Swiftologist

16:28 Gen Z choose Nepal candidate via Discord

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The biggest stories on the internet from September 12th, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:07 CleanTok vs. Bradley On A Budget

8:39 Megan Thee Stallion allegedly serves Adin Ross lawsuit via mariachi band

10:53 Gen Z protests Nepal social media ban

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