Pilot Episode: New Year Resolutions, Millennials, and Social Media as religion.

Episode 01: New Year Resolutions, Millennials, and Social Media as ReligionIt’s a new year and once again, the timelines are full of promises, pressure, and performative fresh starts. In this episode of Cracked, we explore how New Year resolutions have evolved for millennials and why social media now functions less like a tool and more like a belief system.From digital rituals and “online confessionals” to algorithm-approved self-improvement and the fear of falling behind, we break down how platforms shape what we value, how we measure success, and who we think we’re supposed to be. We look at the quiet cracking between intention and performance and what happens when growth becomes content.It’s part cultural analysis, part group chat therapy, and fully honest.Welcome to Episode 01. Let’s question the gospel.