Culture
The Algorithm Ate Itself: What Actually Drives Culture Now That TikTok Trends Are Over
The era of the algorithm-mandated aesthetic is collapsing under its own weight — and honestly, good riddance. As Gen Z and millennials collectively burn out on trend cycles that last three weeks and mean nothing, something more interesting is taking shape in the gaps. Here's what's actually setting the cultural agenda right now, and why it has nothing to do with your For You Page.
