Teens think the world is slowly burning, and they’re turning to TikTok to talk about it.

Teens think the world is slowly burning, and they’re turning to TikTok to talk about it. With impeachment, natural disasters, and the potential World War III consuming the headlines, young users are posting TikTok videos about these topics as a coping mechanism—and a way to understand what’s going on. While the short-form video app positions themselves as being a “joyful space for creating and viewing silly and inspiring content,” they’ve unintentionally become of the best places for young adults to foster political discussion and debates. (Vox)