Oxford Academic publishes an analysis of an infamous subreddit’s moral dilemmas, TikTok releases a 10pm bedtime meditation, and Netflix’s adaptation of “Forever” unpacks teens’ desire for romantic intimacy while still needing the support that parents provide.

Song of the Week: “What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)” by Morgan Wallen-0:30

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1. Mob Morality - 19:40
2. Inhale (Tik), Exhale (Tok) - 39:23
3. Not Quite Forever - 50:28

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• TikTok’s “AI Sway Dance”
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Song of the Week: “What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)” by Morgan Wallen

To read the lyrics click here.

Check our new Youtube video - "Why Did Teens Cry When TikTok Was Banned?"

Other Trending Topics:

• TikTok’s “AI Sway Dance”
• Fortnite's AI Darth Vader swearing
• Apple agreed to pay out $95 million
• President Trump made posting “revenge porn” a federal crime
• “Italian Brainrot” continued to trend

For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

Pope Leo XIV becomes pope with a social media timeline, young people are using Reddit to help quit Zyn tobacco pouches, and our take on the second season of the Star Wars show Andor.

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• Netflix's "Forever"
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