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Digital life
fromThe Daily Dot
10 hours ago

"The Gen Z gaze": Gen Z's refusal to say hi to customers is setting off older generations

The 'Gen Z gaze' highlights generational differences in customer service expectations and the impact of technology and social interactions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Green shoes, fake babies and a mega yacht: photos of the day Wednesday

The reborn baby doll phenomenon reflects a complex intersection of artistry and emotion, prompting discussions on the values we assign to lifelike objects and their impact on society.
Toronto Raptors
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rethink what we expect from parents': Norway's grapple with falling birthrate

Norway is experiencing a significant decline in birthrates despite its family-friendly policies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I have gap teeth. Should I fix them?

...the dental prosthetics market has tripled over the past 20 years and is expected to grow by more than 70% in the next five...
Mental health
#mental-health
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Crap jobs, fewer homes, less money, toxic politics. And peak happiness eludes the young: who knew? | Zoe Williams

45 is now considered the age of peak happiness, with substantial increases in life satisfaction reported after 40.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.
Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Crap jobs, fewer homes, less money, toxic politics. And peak happiness eludes the young: who knew? | Zoe Williams

45 is now considered the age of peak happiness, with substantial increases in life satisfaction reported after 40.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.
Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.
more#mental-health
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It is about vulnerable guys': violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10

Rise in Nazi salute among youth linked to public figures' actions, indicating normalization of far-right behaviors.
Growing far-right extremism in Sweden necessitates urgent intervention efforts.
Marketing tech
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Murderer, abuser, billionaire or cheater - my week dating creepy AI boyfriends

Many users of virtual companionship apps actively seek out toxic and abusive character traits.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

The 1980s, often blamed for societal issues, also sparked a positive culture of creativity and style celebrated in current exhibitions.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Martin Breheny: Scrapping All-Ireland round-robin system isn't 'a joke' - Congress vote shows how unpopular it has become

In an age when brash and bold frequently trumps sane and sensible, it's easy to opt for what gets more attention. This preference for sensationalism over substance has become a common theme, leading to a deterioration of meaningful discourse across various domains.
UK politics
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Let's not leave the baby-making debate to Musk and Vance the left has a stake in this too | Gaby Hinsliff

There's a political push for higher birthrates led by rightwing politicians, despite cultural shifts that affect family planning decisions.
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