Pop Culture

 Lawmakers’ ongoing attempts to ban pornography in the US didn’t stop Pornhub from hosting its annual awards show last week. On Uncanny Valley, we discuss the fate of the porn industry. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Politics, Uncanny Valley 

 Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / TV, Emotional Rescue 

 We spent the Pornhub Awards with some of the site’s biggest stars to talk censorship, making money, and the popularity of trans porn—all while the site is blocked in more than a third of US states. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Giddy Up 

 For many young people dating online, sincerity is a deal-breaker and earnestness feels desperate, or even “revolting.” But by guarding their emotions, daters could be missing out on true love. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, ILU Not 

 As influencers are becoming more vocal about burnout, stress, dopamine addiction, and body image issues, a new therapy service is launching to cater to their unique career struggles. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, High Anxiety 

 From quest-filled proposals to vows over Discord, some couples are getting married in the game universes that brought them together. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Video Games, World Building 

 President Donald Trump says US movie production is “dying.” There’s something that could help, but it isn’t a 100 percent tariff on foreign-produced films. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Culture News, Culture / Movies, political thriller 

 VR Clubbing has exploded since Covid-19 lockdowns, with enthusiasts doing drugs and finding friends and love in an inclusive environment. But some say the convenience is making it harder to control their vices. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Music, Head Trip 

 Donald Trump’s executive orders are attacking everything from the Smithsonian to Black sports history, but grassroots organizers are launching a resistance. ​Read More  Culture Latest ​Culture, Culture / Culture News, The Purge