A recent paper titled "Prosocial Media" proposes a transformative vision for social media platforms, challenging their current design focused on profit through engagement and sensationalism. Authored by prominent public thinkers, including Audrey Tang, the paper advocates for redesigning social media to enhance community connections and democratic processes. By providing users with better context about their interactions and fostering collective meaning, the authors argue that social media can be transformed from its current divisive nature into a tool that strengthens society and reduces feelings of isolation.
The current social media landscape prioritizes sensationalism and polarization, contributing to feelings of anxiety and isolation among users, reflecting a profound shift in societal engagement.
A group of leading thinkers proposes a redesign of social media that focuses on promoting civic engagement and community coherence, countering the negative impact of existing platforms.
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