Categorías: Todo - politics - connectivity - socialmedia - credibility

por Jaren Kump hace 4 años

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Connecting Social Media to Politics

In today's digital age, social media significantly impacts political engagement, especially among youth, whose political participation is increasingly shaped by online interactions rather than traditional influences like family.

Connecting Social Media to Politics

Connecting Social Media to Politics

Credibility

Political Advertising "The Problem with Political Advertising" -Halpern
What is true?
Mark Zuckerberg was called out for false ads by Alexandria Cortez
False political advertising
"The Golden Age of Free Speech" -Tufekci
Everyone can share their opinion online
Your credibility?
Is your content getting attention?

Today's Youth

"The Networked Young Citizen" -Loader
Youth have a different form of participation politically
Youth identify is now based more on social media influence than parental influence

Connectivity

Financial Disadvantage "A Quarter of the Nation is Without Broadband"-Karl
Many class students are at a disadvantage
Not just geography depends, but income
Geographical influence on Connectivity "Digital Divide is Wider Than we Think"-Steve
Access is less than FCC says
based on geography
Some locations like Ferry County WA don't have good connection

Influence

"The Political Power of Social Media" -Shirky
Social media has become a fact of life, more people have a voice
Social Media can bring people together to rally or take a stand