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Aidan Walker

Aidan Walker

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How America fell in love with China's memes

The US government says Chinese apps and online activities threaten Americans' security. But US internet users can't get enough of Chinese memes. ...

30.01.2025 40

BBC

Aidan Walker

'Sadbait': Why audiences love depressing content online

People say they don't want to be sad, but their online habits disagree. Content that channels sorrow for views has become a ubiquitous part of online...

19.01.2025 20

BBC

Aidan Walker

'Irreplaceable': The real cost of losing TikTok

With an American TikTok ban threatening the app, users and creators reflect on what it did for internet culture – and what their online worlds might...

19.01.2025 10

BBC

Aidan Walker