What started as short viral videos showing how to steal certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles quickly turned into a nationwide crime wave. The “Kia Boys” trend exposed how social media can rapidly spread not just information, but criminal behavior itself. The trend also raised uncomfortable questions about platform responsibility, youth influence, and how online attention can normalize reckless behavior.
A few years ago, talking openly about cannabis or psychedelics in mainstream politics would have sounded crazy to a lot of people. Now cannabis dispensaries sit next to grocery stores in some cities, and psychedelics are being studied at major universities for depression, PTSD, and addiction treatment.
May 15, 2026 2:13 AM
Social media is the best at spreading information and behaviors quickly. The behavior spread is what concerns me most because it tends to be the worst behaviors that are promoted by algorithms. They are the most shocking to grab the most attention or clicks.
May 13, 2026 1:45 AM
A viral movement called "Sit at the Bar September" is encouraging people to delete their dating apps and meet people in person instead. This trend reflects a broader shift away from digital dating as people grow tired of endless swiping and crave more authentic human connection.
May 24, 2026 2:13 AM