TikTok Is Changing What It Means to Be ‘Old’
Why are young TikTokkers so afraid of growing older? Julia Twigg, an age studies researcher and sociology professor at the University of Kent, says people shouldn’t “naturalize” ageism by making…
The Search for a Pill That Can Help Dogs—and Humans—Live Longer
halioua began 2020 with $5.1 million in funding. By way of thanks she sent all of her investors, including Rosen, fluffy toy puppies wearing company bandanas. She secured an office…
They Were ‘Calling to Help.’ Then They Stole Thousands
When the call ended, my parents huddled around her phone and thumbed through the unfamiliar payment apps. They eventually zeroed in on changing their passwords. They turned to the password…
How Social Media Can Give the Silent Generation a Voice
“I wouldn’t be able to live the life I now lead without the assistance of Zoom, Google Classroom, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Teams,” Epstein tells me on the phone, speaking from…
Can People Still Play the Same Games as They Get Older?
With the input and response speeds demanded by fighting games, that tracks with the available data. “I do notice that my reaction time might be slightly slower,” says Wong. Although…
Do I Have a Moral Obligation to Be On TikTok?
SUPPORT REQUEST : I’m only 30, but already I feel myself disengaging from youth trends. What’s a TikTok? Who’s Pokimane? Sometimes, though, I suspect I’m letting society down. Shouldn’t I…