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    A2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbSupported or endorsed by someone or something.
    The project was backed by several large investors.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbHaving financial support from a particular source.
    The loan was backed by the government.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbSupported by evidence or proof.
    His claims are backed by solid evidence.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbHaving the authority or approval of a particular body or person.
    The decision is backed by the full authority of the board.

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    5 Things To Say To Your Crush To Make Them Like You

    04:195 Things To Say To Your Crush To Make Them Like You
    • This trick is also backed by science.

      This trick is also backed by science.

    B1

    How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

    15:15How can you spot a TikTok wellness scam? - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
    • So it's kind of easy to say like, oh drink more water or eat a more balanced meal, but a lot of people have kind of tried this before or are already doing it in their life, so it doesn't kind of seem like something you can really easily latch on to. Whereas when you say cut out all carbs, that's like a new thing that you can bring into your life that feels like you're really changing something. So trends tend to be something that's new, kind of strange sounding, and something that you can easily latch on to that people think may improve their life. Now we should point out that in terms of the wellness industry, not everything is a scam. As you said up top, it's a massive industry and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence. My question for you is this though, where is the line? When does it become problematic? It's really tough to draw that line sometimes because you've got most of the trends that I see tend to be kind of in this middle area where they don't work, but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them. It may lead to something, it may make you happier in some way, but it kind of is this middle ground where, oh it is a lie, but at least there's no direct harm being caused. And then you have the next step, which is selling a product that may not have any harms, costs a lot of money, but also doesn't work. So that's actually ripping people off. Then you've got the next step where someone tries a wellness trend or believes in these products so much that they don't then seek mainstream medical care. That's really problematic because it delays treatment, it can delay prevention, which is really the most important point in medical care, and it can cause people to have a bit of distrust in mainstream medicine and think that this maybe natural solution that an influence is selling is better than a pharmaceutical or doctor recommended treatment. And then there's the last step where influencers recommend products or regimes that are actively harmful. So this is when they recommend disordered eating habits or a product that has a high concentration of some chemical or some, I don't know, byproducts that can actually cause harm. Now I think it's easy for people to watch this and say, oh how could people fall for these scams? But the fact is there are a lot of vulnerable people. Perhaps they have consulted a doctor, they haven't found a solution, and they sincerely want that solution. Do you think that plays in to this becoming so popular, this trend taking off? It's so easy to be swept up when you're seeing video after video after video from these beautiful influencers who've changed their lives and look at that and be like, wow, I want to feel like, I want my gut to be healthy, I want my hormones to be balanced. These terms are meaningless and gut health, for example, is so complex. An influencer on TikTok is not going to know how to solve it. We talked about aspiration, we talked about people seeking a solution. Are there any other reasons that these online trends go viral, that they're so effective for the influencer in promoting themselves? I think one thing that these viral trends tend to do really well for influencers is to be a successful influencer, you need to have a story, you need to have a character arc. These wellness trends are a really easy way to create a character arc for yourself. You could say, come with me on my journey to heal my cortisol levels. It's one of those things where, okay, well now I'm going to tune in and see if this influencer does heal their cortisol. Even if they're doing completely separate things. One trend that people may have seen is cortisol face, which is when there's just like a bit of fat in your face.

      So it's kind of easy to say like, oh drink more water or eat a more balanced meal, but a lot of people have kind of tried this before or are already doing it in their life, so it doesn't kind of seem like something you can really easily latch on to. Whereas when you say cut out all carbs, that's like a new thing that you can bring into your life that feels like you're really changing something. So trends tend to be something that's new, kind of strange sounding, and something that you can easily latch on to that people think may improve their life. Now we should point out that in terms of the wellness industry, not everything is a scam. As you said up top, it's a massive industry and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence. My question for you is this though, where is the line? When does it become problematic? It's really tough to draw that line sometimes because you've got most of the trends that I see tend to be kind of in this middle area where they don't work, but they don't cost you money, so it's not really an issue if people want to try them. It may lead to something, it may make you happier in some way, but it kind of is this middle ground where, oh it is a lie, but at least there's no direct harm being caused. And then you have the next step, which is selling a product that may not have any harms, costs a lot of money, but also doesn't work. So that's actually ripping people off. Then you've got the next step where someone tries a wellness trend or believes in these products so much that they don't then seek mainstream medical care. That's really problematic because it delays treatment, it can delay prevention, which is really the most important point in medical care, and it can cause people to have a bit of distrust in mainstream medicine and think that this maybe natural solution that an influence is selling is better than a pharmaceutical or doctor recommended treatment. And then there's the last step where influencers recommend products or regimes that are actively harmful. So this is when they recommend disordered eating habits or a product that has a high concentration of some chemical or some, I don't know, byproducts that can actually cause harm. Now I think it's easy for people to watch this and say, oh how could people fall for these scams? But the fact is there are a lot of vulnerable people. Perhaps they have consulted a doctor, they haven't found a solution, and they sincerely want that solution. Do you think that plays in to this becoming so popular, this trend taking off? It's so easy to be swept up when you're seeing video after video after video from these beautiful influencers who've changed their lives and look at that and be like, wow, I want to feel like, I want my gut to be healthy, I want my hormones to be balanced. These terms are meaningless and gut health, for example, is so complex. An influencer on TikTok is not going to know how to solve it. We talked about aspiration, we talked about people seeking a solution. Are there any other reasons that these online trends go viral, that they're so effective for the influencer in promoting themselves? I think one thing that these viral trends tend to do really well for influencers is to be a successful influencer, you need to have a story, you need to have a character arc. These wellness trends are a really easy way to create a character arc for yourself. You could say, come with me on my journey to heal my cortisol levels. It's one of those things where, okay, well now I'm going to tune in and see if this influencer does heal their cortisol. Even if they're doing completely separate things. One trend that people may have seen is cortisol face, which is when there's just like a bit of fat in your face.

    • and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence.

      and there are indeed products that are backed by scientific evidence.

    B1

    Why Japan is Preparing To Crash the US economy

    17:11Why Japan is Preparing To Crash the US economy
    • First of all, it's the treasury bills, then it's followed by mortgage-backed securities because mortgage-backed securities are being backed by the real estate or the housing market of the United States.

      First of all, it's the treasury bills, then it's followed by mortgage-backed securities because mortgage-backed securities are being backed by the real estate or the housing market of the United States.

    • First of all, it's the treasury bills, then it's followed by mortgage-backed securities because mortgage-backed securities are being backed by the real estate or the housing market of the United States.

      First of all, it's the treasury bills, then it's followed by mortgage-backed securities because mortgage-backed securities are being backed by the real estate or the housing market of the United States.

    A2

    ‘You should work for Trump’: Former Trump official pokes at comedian

    10:49‘You should work for Trump’: Former Trump official pokes at comedian
    • Does it matter if those words aren't backed by actions from the courts?

      Does it matter if those words aren't backed by actions from the courts?

    • Does it matter if those words aren't backed by actions from the courts?

      Does it matter if those words aren't backed by actions from the courts?

    B1

    Why the South China Sea is a time bomb

    11:08Why the South China Sea is a time bomb
    • but it's cracking down in response to any move the Philippines makes, the one country backed by a superpower.

      but it's cracking down in response to any move the Philippines makes, the one country backed by a superpower.

    • The one country backed by a superpower.

      The one country backed by a superpower.

    B1

    How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work

    15:10How to Be Taken Seriously as a New Manager at Work
    • Hey Boss, an AI platform backed by OpenAI, makes this process so much easier by allowing you to build a website within 10 minutes at a fraction of the cost.

      Hey Boss, an AI platform backed by OpenAI, makes this process so much easier by allowing you to build a website within 10 minutes at a fraction of the cost.

    • Hay Boss, an AI platform backed by OpenAI, makes this process so much easier by allowing you to build a website within 10 minutes at a fraction of the cost.

      Hay Boss, an AI platform backed by OpenAI, makes this process so much easier by allowing you to build a website within 10 minutes at a fraction of the cost.

    A2

    Israel strikes Syria's military HQ in Damascus | BBC News

    07:56Israel strikes Syria's military HQ in Damascus | BBC News
    • Now, this erupted many tension between them and the Bedouins, who are backed by the official forces.

      Now, this erupted many tension between them and the Bedouins, who are backed by the official forces.

    • Now, this erupted many tension between them and the Bedouins, who are backed by the official forces.

      Now, this erupted many tension between them and the Bedouins, who are backed by the official forces.

    B1

    10 Scariest Moments in Recent World History

    16:1210 Scariest Moments in Recent World History
    • The massacres that have claimed up to 200,000 lives in Rwanda did not begin as a spontaneous outpouring of tribal rage, but rather as a systematic campaign of killing directed by political leaders and backed by the military.

      The massacres that have claimed up to 200,000 lives in Rwanda did not begin as a spontaneous outpouring of tribal rage, but rather as a systematic campaign of killing directed by political leaders and backed by the military.

    • rather as a systematic campaign of killing directed by political leaders and backed by the military.

      rather as a systematic campaign of killing directed by political leaders and backed by the military.

    B1

    Why China is losing the microchip war

    09:59Why China is losing the microchip war
    • and that it was all backed by the Chinese government.

      and that it was all backed by the Chinese government.

    • and that it was all backed by the Chinese government.

      and that it was all backed by the Chinese government.

    B1

    How Elon Musk Plans to Change Twitter | WSJ

    05:07How Elon Musk Plans to Change Twitter | WSJ
    • Some of those are backed by his Tesla stock, others are coming from other institutions, and loans have to be paid back.

      Some of those are backed by his Tesla stock, others are coming from other institutions, and loans have to be paid back.

    • Some of those are backed by his Tesla stock.

      Some of those are backed by his Tesla stock.

    C1