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Achtsamkeit zwischen Hype und Tiefgang: Zwei neue Bücher hinterfragen den Mindfulness-Trend

This German-language article critically examines the mindfulness (Achtsamkeit) hype, questioning whether it's neoliberal "quark" (nonsense).

Gen Z's 'romanticizing hangovers' trend: A rebellion against wellness and optimization culture

This article explores a Gen Z social media trend where young people "romanticize" their hangovers — posting stylized, glamorized videos of t

The rise and fall of millennial icons: From Facebook and Arcade Fire to American Apparel and Buzzfeed

Gen Z and millennials ditch social media for dumb phones, vinyl, and in-person connections in a 'quiet revolution'

Young people from Gen Z and millennials are increasingly deleting social media apps and adopting "dumb phones," vinyl records, and in-person

How 'Gut Genug' and meme culture are reshaping the music industry's hit-making machinery

This article explores how songs go viral in the modern social media landscape, using the German pop track "Gut Genug" as a case study. It ex