Nihilism
​Nihilism is the rejection of principles, often based on the belief that life in meaningless. To learn more about nihilism:
Why has nihilism become a trend in media?
Nihilism has become a big part of internet culture. Scrolling through Instagram or Twitter, it is common to see memes about existential dread, depression, and apathy. One explanation is that nihilism is a new method of escapism as the media is so full of bad news. While the media has always been a source of unhappy information, there has definitely been a shift in what the media actually reports. Specifically, the nuclear era changed the perception of what consequences of human decision can truly be. Furthermore, with social media and news sources, it is nearly impossible to ignore what is happening to Earth itself. Climate change has become so disastrous that it is inaction that will condemn the planet to certain destruction. With this information coming from all sides, causing fear and uncertainty, it's not surprising that nihilism has become a trend.
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