One day, 80s nostalgia goes viral on social media with AI-generated photos, and the next, a new dance trend sweeps the world. So why do we immediately want to share something when we see the hashtag "Share it too"? Does participating in trends make us feel like we belong, or does it turn us into digital herds?

In this episode, we decipher the sociological and psychological codes of social media trends with Prof. Dr. Celalettin Yanık, Head of the Sociology Department at Bursa Uludağ University.

📌 Main Topics Discussed in the Video:

• The search for nostalgia behind 80s and AI trends

• "Fear of Missing Out" (FOMO) and the need for social belonging

• The social benefits and harms of social media trends

• Standardization and herd mentality in the digital realm

• Ways to remain an individual in the digital world

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