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February 23, 2026 at 12:17 AM
February 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Social media provides users with a platform of personalized posts (filter bubbles) by tracking their interactions. A drawback is that it can amplify confirmation bias, possibly reinforcing misinformed identities. Essentially, there is no balance of information presented. #Media180SP262D04
February 23, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A benefit of social media is access to different kinds of people, as these platforms allow users to connect to each other which leads to learning and sharing ideas and viewpoints. However, algorithm driven misinformation can distort reality, increasing polarization and mistrust. #Media180SP262D04
March 3, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Social media helps people connect through counterpublics, giving marginalized groups space to share experiences. But it also lets platforms track your activity and shape your feed. Web 2.0 made communication more interactive, yet algorithms still narrow what you see.
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February 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Social media expands people to access to information and allows people on the internet to identify to a community. Moreover, as discussed during lecture, algorithms also do create filter bubbles which can cause more spread of misinformation. What can connect can also mislead. #Media180SP262D04
February 27, 2026 at 5:31 AM
One major benefit of social media is the availability to connect with people all over the world. One major drawback of social media is the unrestricted communication. Social media has allowed for influence in culture and identities. Some concerns are disinformation
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March 1, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Public Sphere, is now a chaotic, culture While this shift fulfills Counterpublics by allowing voices to bypass gatekeepers, fuel movements, this democratization is a double edged sword. Walled gardens trap users in filter bubbles that deepen polarization & build digital divides #Media180SP262D04
February 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Social Media connects people worldwide, creating meaningful communities and expanding access to information. However, platforms use addictive design like short-form content to keep users engaged, narrowing perspectives and creating filter bubbles that reinforce one-sided views.
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March 2, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Social media is a perfect way to communicate & interact with our community. However, social media becomes more perfect and toxic with all the stereotypes because they become more anxious by comparing themselves with others. Stop, you are unique & even if we have different tastes. #Media180SP262D04
February 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Social media's increased affordance allows consumers to communicate quickly. However, due to this ability, there is a higher risk for misinformation to spread as well. The rise in the use of AI contributes to efficient information organization but also the spread of fake news. #Media180SP262D04
March 1, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Social media allows more people to share their voices and connect, expanding communication beyond traditional media control but it also creates filter bubbles, where we mainly see content that matches our beliefs. Our algorithms shape what we see, which can limit diverse ideas. #Media180SP262D04
March 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Social media makes people and information easy to reach, a blessing many forget. It helps us connect and learn quickly, but it also creates comparison, distraction, and false information, which shapes identity and weakening gratitude and meaningful communication in daily life. #Media180SP262D04
March 1, 2026 at 11:35 PM
From the print to digital era social media has become more easily accessible due to its affordances. Mass personal communication allows for quick spreading of information and misinformation. If its use is left unregulated it can have harmful effects on interpersonal relationships.
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February 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
With social media we can reach a farther and more vast audience than ever when advocating for injustices we have become familiar with. However, false information can spread like wildfire making it harder to distinguish between fake and real news.

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March 2, 2026 at 2:44 AM
One major benefit of social media is its ability to connect people that are isolated. There are online communities that bridge together ostracized people or people with niche interests. One major drawback of social media its ability to box consumers in via the algorithm. #Media180SP262D04
March 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM
One benefit of social media is that it's easy to connect with others. People share ideas and obtain information quickly. One drawback is that it spreads misinformation. It changes the way we communicate and express ourselves, also raising concerns about privacy and mental health. #Media180SP262D04
March 2, 2026 at 1:44 AM
This reflects digital journalism more personal, reflective, and less formal than traditional news. It prioritizes voice and connection over objectivity.
I trust it less for facts, but more for perspective and insight. #Media180SP262D04
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“What You Speak Becomes the House You Live In”
Why words matter and how they shape our reality
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March 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The 2.0 era of social media makes communication much more simple. However, it also simplifies the spread of misinformation which can cause an immense amount of damage. AI is being utilized for this most of the time and people do not realize the amount of damage they can cause. #Media180SP262D04
February 24, 2026 at 1:21 AM
With the rise of social media, it has never been easier for people to share their thoughts with the world. The benefit of this is that it is now much easier for grassroots activists to meet and organize. That being said, social media contributes to the spread of misinformation.
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February 28, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Beside speed of access to new and the sharing opinions with freedom for the purpose of participatory culture. Filtering bubbles gather related opinions to increase interaction around topics without checking credibility, spreading fake news and stirring controversy among people.
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February 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The ideal of a “public sphere” has been ruined by social media, where bad actors and disinformation dominate discourse. However, social media can also be an ideal place for marginalized groups to organize, forming counterpublics which may offer an alternative to public discourse. #Media180SP262D04
February 27, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Social media has changed accessibility to information, especially when looking back at the 2024 election, where platforms became major sources of political information. A major drawback is the filter bubble effect, which creates an echo chamber where misinformation spreads fast. #Media180SP262D04
March 2, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I agree with your point that what connects us can also mislead us. This relates to filter bubbles from chapter 2, where algorithms personalize content and reinforce confirmation bias instead of exposing us to different perspectives, that can make misinformation spread even faster. #Media180SP262D04
March 2, 2026 at 1:24 AM
#Media180SP262D04 Since social media is vast, it’s not hard to find a niche for everyone and leads to community. However a negative is the capitalism. Seen when one blindly agrees to the terms and conditions of an app without fully reading through them. Specially surveillance capitalism.
March 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM