As legislators rail against social media companies, the companies continue to put millions of young people at risk. Here’s how − and what can be done about it.
Social media companies have come under intense pressure to do more to protect teens, but there’s another concern – they could go too far.
Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media.
Social media allows a political leader to direct the behavior of political movements, including engaging in violence and insurrection.
New research shows that scrolling through Instagram can effect our processing and language capabilities. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Social media is designed to keep you engaged by getting a rise out of you, not help you think critically or take effective action on political issues.
Discussions about potential bans highlight the tension between Western countries and China over the app.
Cyber-scams tend to ramp up at this time of year, with criminals and scammers eager to exploit people’s generosity and excitement.
Disinformation campaigns often use a set of rhetorical devices that you can learn to spot, like conspiracy narratives, good versus evil framing, and revealed secrets.
Study on antisemitic conspiracy theories shows they can make groups turn inwards for support and more fearful of others.
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