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Why unhinged lifehacks are on the rise

Ellsworth Toohey
Jul 11, 2025
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In the wake of failing systems, social media users are bypassing expert guidance in favor of extreme "hacks"— like maintaining a bank balance above $800 to avoid "death" or cutting off family members to profit from occasional conversations.

As reported in Dazed, traditional questions have taken an alarming turn: "How do I lose weig…

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