Social Media vs. Tobacco, Chinamaxxing, and Winter Olympics | Genetically Speaking Ep. 19

We start by unpacking doomscrolling — why it’s so addictive, how it mirrors tobacco dependency, and what social media may actually be doing to our mental and physical health. Is scrolling the new smoking?Next, we dive into Gen Z’s latest trend: “Chinamaxxing.” What does embracing a “Chinese lifestyle” really mean? Self-improvement hack, aesthetic influence, or a reflection of bigger global cultural shifts?One week after the Super Bowl, we break down Bad Bunny’s halftime performance and the larger conversations it sparked around diversity, representation, and inclusivity on one of the world’s biggest stages.We also take a look at Pakistan’s evolving political landscape, including recent developments surrounding Imran Khan — and what they could mean for the country’s future.In sports, we recap Winter Olympics highlights, including the historic mother-son duo Sarah Schleper and Lasse Gaxiola, plus standout performances from Jutta Leerdam.We close with the latest in Bollywood and settle a classic sibling debate: growing up in the same house with the same parents… who actually had it stricter?Press play and join the conversation.