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"If anything, most people use the internet to broaden their media horizons… they often encounter opinions that differ from their own, and as a result, some changed their own opinion on certain issues."

— Dr. Grant Blank, Oxford Internet Institute

Source: New Oxford University research on echo chambers

This video from 6 years ago (Dec 13, 2017) on Tarana Burke On How The #MeToo Movement Started And Where It’s Headed

Tarana Burke is actually the founder of the #MeToo Movement. With that dedication comes great responsibility and making the UNited States a better and safer place, one step at a time. Though 6 years doesn't seem like along time, it is so much more than anyone could have ever imagined.

#mee too movement #Youtube

Hello Internet

One aspect that really stands out the power of social media to amplify voices, especially for marginalized groups. Movements like #BlackLivesMatter and #OscarsSoWhite have shown how platforms like Twitter and Instagram can create real, impactful change by holding people and institutions accountable. In a world where mainstream media often failed to tell the full story of racial and gender inequalities, social media has allowed people to challenge these narratives and shine a light on systemic issues.

But this power also comes with downsides. The anonymity of the internet has allowed for the rise of trolls and toxic behavior. It's troubling to see how online spaces can become arenas for hate speech, and many platforms struggle to balance freedom of expression with the responsibility to protect users from harm. Trolls often exploit the lack of immediate consequences, relaying harm onto others without facing accountability.

It’s clear that while social media has been a force for good in amplifying marginalized voices, there’s still much work to be done to make it a safe space for all.

#the internet

The economy, consumerism, politics and racism.

I really appreciate the message of the flyer. I wanted to add both images because in a way, I feel that they tie together. The flyer expresses that immigrants are not the reason that food across the nation is being rationed poorly, but because with billionaires unwilling to share, the economy is rising, leading to inflation. I added the second piece because I feel that it ties into what America was meant to be vs what it is not. It's filled with so much hate and despair, that it's like we've forgotten or burned down what we knew in the first place.

#gosh

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/technology/digital-privacy.html

The Battle for Digital Privacy Is Reshaping the Internet by New York Times.

In the new age of the internet, it's difficult to keep yourself secure. This article is a good read, even though most of the information is intended towards apple.

#online privacy