Explore how cancel culture impacts everyday people, not just celebrities. This thoughtful essay dives into mental health, community fallout, and the human cost of public shaming on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Why does cancel culture matter beyond celebrity scandals?…
Antony Green joined the ABC in 1989, after spotting a newspaper ad for a six-month researcher job. He had spent years working as a computer programmer, database designer and analyst and knew how to talk to engineers — and the…
Explore why we can’t stop watching online meltdowns, what psychologists call schadenfreude, and how moments like Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo collapse reveal deeper truths about empathy, accountability, and our digital culture. Why do we pause, scroll, and yes – even smirk…
Explore why parasocial relationships, feeling like you know a YouTuber, are reshaping mental health, identity, and belonging amid cancel culture, VTuber trends, and creator burnout. This thoughtful essay weaves in research, personal moments, and cultural snapshots to show how these…
Have you ever sat through a dull or inappropriate toast at a celebration, desperately wishing for it to end? You’re not alone. Bad toasts have a way of dragging down events, resulting in awkward silences, eye-rolling, and seat shifting. The…
Explore the psychology behind influencer apologies in cancel culture ,from Jenna Marbles to Logan Paul, and discover why many fail. Learn what sincere apologies look like and how they can rebuild trust. Why the Psychology Behind Influencer Apologies Matters in Cancel Culture…
It’s not often someone interrupts a prime minister, but that’s what happened to John Howard on election night 1998. When Howard began to greet a friend, his response was: “Antony Green is about to say something.” So, both men stopped…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans jail maintenance worker has been arrested and is being held on a $1.1 million bond after admitting he turned water off to a toilet covering a hole in a cell wall, allowing 10…
The ABC’s 7.30 Political Editor Laura Tingle is leaving the current affairs program after six years to take up a new position as Global Affairs Editor, the broadcaster has announced. Tingle, a Walkley-Award-winning journalist, will take up the post mid-year,…
Unlike the majority of dating reality shows, which are recorded months in advance, Love Island USA airs in real time, providing a live inside look into not just the nation’s attitudes towards sexuality and dating, but who deserves to be…
