From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Shadowbanning, a seemingly common but often denied practice by big tech, is helping to further erode people’s trust in social media platforms. How can the brands engaging with these users online foster transparency and loyalty within a growing climate of distrust and paranoia?

Whether to stay connected, informed, or distracted, social media plays multiple roles in people’s day-to-day lives – and it’s proving especially useful during the COVID-19 crisis. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to nine people to find out what they want from these platforms and why.

The majority of countries in Europe have closed schools and social spaces during the pandemic. Coupled with stringent social-distancing measures, this keeps teens from hanging out in person. Enter Yubo: a fresh way to socialise online and feel connected during lockdown.

Supernova is an app hoping to redefine online socialising. Working similarly to Instagram or Facebook, it focuses on creating a positive impact, showing that there are ways social media platforms can operate without compromising mental health or data privacy.