People have always formed into groups of like-minded people; however, the introduction of social media has enabled us to connect in ways never witnessed before. These newfound associations can create positive coalitions; nonetheless, the internet has also allowed those with malicious intent to form unanimous...
If you are a social media user, you may voluntarily or purposely have become a member of several groups, choosing a community based on your interests, political affiliations, style of humour, or hate. You may have also been awarded a badge for attaching to your...
Turn back the clock to the 1980s or '90s and ask boys what they would like to be when they grow up, and the answer was usually an astronaut, policeman, or footballer. However, fast forward to the internet age, and the response is often a...
Why are social media companies interested if Mrs Jones living at Number 32, buys cat food every Friday? Because knowing what brand Mrs Jones uses and when the right time is to tempt her into buying more or persuading her to purchase from a different...
Receiving a driving licence is a great day for most people; driving enables freedom and opportunity. However, as my dad continuously reminded me in my teens, a car can be a lethal weapon; think every time before you drive. In response to supporting road safety,...
Kanye West has been widely reported for his recent abhorrent antisemitic rants over social media. Sadly cases like his are nothing new; influential individuals have been innocently and purposely using their platforms to spread opinion, promotion, and endorsements for years. However, understanding the power and...
Researchers are now identifying multiple links between mental health and social media; with an average screen time for teens of 7.5 hours daily, most of us have already drawn these conclusions. Moreover, questions remain as to whether ADD and ADHD lead to more social media engagement...
If searching on Google for the definition of radicalisation, you will receive 'the action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues.' Various governments have consistently raised concerns over the rise in individuals becoming radicalised by extremist groups, particularly online....
I recently asked a friend's seventeen-year-old son what his relationship was like with social media, and he responded, I don't interact on digital platforms anymore; curious to understand this rare species of a teenager; I asked him why. His explanation was simple: social media never...
Online echo chambers with back-slapping hashtags have replaced critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and empathy, creating groups of intransigent narcissists. As we all reach out to connect over social media platforms, algorithms and data for profit are dividing communities more than ever before. Back in the good...