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No, Gen Z is NOT Too Dumb to Read Wuthering Heights

Jo Shaw — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:12:10 GMT

Gen Z is at it again, ruining literature because TikTok turned their brains to mush—well, according to this one guy, anyway. Inspired by the 2026 Wuthering Heights film, the youths are indeed struggling with Emily Brontë's Gothic classic, but it's not because they're just downright dumb. Let's pick apart a recent example of unabashed literary snobbery, …

You Don't Need a Dopamine Detox.

Jo Shaw — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:40:56 GMT

A dopamine detox sounds great, in theory. 7 days to a whole new you! But the reality is, there's no easy path to overcoming distractions--it takes getting comfortable with discomfort and telling yourself "no" over and over again. Self discipline may sound intimidating, but I promise it can be both approachable and effective with a few mindset shifts. Gi…

Self -Education: Your Best Defense Against Brain Rot

Jo Shaw — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:55:42 GMT

Do you have trouble focusing? Is your memory shot? Do you feel like your mind just isn't as sharp as it used to be? Yeah, me too. Social media brain rot is likely to blame, but luckily we have a secret weapon in the fight against it—self education. In today's video, we're exploring what self education is, why it matters, and how you can start using it t…