Buzz: The Scroll Effect
Buzz: The Scroll Effect
Buzz

Buzz: The Scroll Effect

Episode E589
January 2, 2026
04:54
Hosts: Neural Newscast
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Episode Summary

Lila Grant and Jonah Klein dissect the lightning-fast lifecycle of TikTok trends, from the sociology of 'Core' aesthetics to the impact of viral memes on the classroom.

Show Notes

In this episode of Buzz, hosts Lila Grant and Jonah Klein dive into the digital rabbit hole of TikTok. They explore how viral sounds become cultural anthems, why Gen Z is obsessed with niche aesthetics, and the surprising ways internet humor is reshaping how we learn and communicate.

  • The anatomy of a viral sound.
  • Identity and 'Core' culture.
  • How memes bridge the gap between digital and physical spaces.

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In this episode of Buzz, hosts Lila Grant and Jonah Klein dive into the digital rabbit hole of TikTok. They explore how viral sounds become cultural anthems, why Gen Z is obsessed with niche aesthetics, and the surprising ways internet humor is reshaping how we learn and communicate.

  • The anatomy of a viral sound.
  • Identity and 'Core' culture.
  • How memes bridge the gap between digital and physical spaces.

No separate transcript file available for this episode.