The Present Illness
The Present Illness
Alyssa Burgart & Arghavan Salles
This Man Does Not Like You
47 minutes Posted Oct 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
The TikTok Dilemma: Privacy and Surveillance
Social Media's Role in Relationship Norms
Understanding Weaponized Incompetence
Hepatitis B Vaccination
The Challenge of Trust in Health Authorities
The Crisis of Academic Publishing
What's Bringing You Joy This Week?
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TikTok is up for sale in America, but Arghavan and Alyssa are not into it. They discuss the implications of TikTok's potential sale and its impact on privacy and social media dynamics. They explore how social media influences relationship norms, particularly through examples of weaponized incompetence in partnerships. The conversation shifts to public health, focusing on the importance of hepatitis B vaccination for children and the challenges posed by misinformation in healthcare. They also ...