Opinion

In a matter of days, the killer of Brian Thompson, America’s UnitedHealthcare CEO, has been dressed up as an online folk hero. From following his social media accounts to leaving bad reviews of the McDonalds he was arrested in, the extent of our obsession appears to know no bounds

As Spotify Wrapped bombarded feeds this week, it might be time to ask: how much of our online habits do we actually want to share with others?

The Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year, ‘enshittification’, was chosen because it supposedly reflects the times we live in. It might, but its victory could also say more about the concept and the origins of new words than it does about society

With Donald Trump successfully harnessing the bro-sphere to help win him the US election, it may be time to look at the implications of alienated young men substituting podcasts for traditional media and real-life connection

With Jake Paul set to face off against Mike Tyson this weekend, it might be time to ask if ‘The Problem Child’ is taking us all for fools

The emphatic nature of Donald Trump’s victory in last week’s US election surprised many in my echo chamber. But was the result hidden in plain sight all along? And what other truths can we glean from these digital dustbins?

The US Presidential race is possibly the biggest pop-culture event of year . . . with apologies to Tay-Tay and Trav. But what are the repercussions of viewing politics as a circus?