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In the season Finale we unpack how social media lost its spark. From the early days of Mxit, Tumblr, and Vine to today’s algorithm-driven feeds, we trace how platforms turned joy into a marketplace and made users the product. But here’s the twist: it’s not about dragging brands or influencers, it’s about tech companies rewriting the rules of fun. So how do we reclaim social media as a space for play, chaos, and connection?
By Amahle-Imvelo JaxaIn the season Finale we unpack how social media lost its spark. From the early days of Mxit, Tumblr, and Vine to today’s algorithm-driven feeds, we trace how platforms turned joy into a marketplace and made users the product. But here’s the twist: it’s not about dragging brands or influencers, it’s about tech companies rewriting the rules of fun. So how do we reclaim social media as a space for play, chaos, and connection?