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How information is used in society to influence behavior


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Social media has changed not only our powers of thinking making us taciturnative, but today governs our behavior and social conducts as well.

The Cons of Social Media

  • It can contribute to social isolation
  • It can be used as an effective tool for bullying
  • It is often used to snoop on others
  • People who use it are more likely to social compare themselves to others
  • Presents a false idea of “friendship”
  • Research has shown that it can increase feelings of depression and anxiety
  • It can present false narratives about others and facts that cannot be easily verified
  • We actually do not know who is on the other end of a social media account
  • Not everyone has equal access
  • Can spread misinformation to large amounts of people
  • Can be used as a tool of hate (spreading racism, homophobia, classism, etc.)
  • Can expose children to developmentally inappropriate material
  • Can lead to addiction
  • Can be used to rule out job applicants based on personal things they have posted or others have posted about them

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