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In parallel, the obsession with celebrity worship fuels dangerous phenomena: social media's ability to amplify outrage, normalize harmful behaviors, and blend fiction with reality. Prank videos crossing into criminal activity, or influencers pushing explicit content under the guise of progressiveness, exemplify how superficial trends often overshadow substantive social change.

Societal and Personal Impacts of Media and Culture

A recurring theme here is the power of media—both to influence and distort societal norms. Hollywood and social media are entwined, often performing mutual virtue signaling while ignoring their complicity in societal issues like violence, body image, or mental health.