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Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 minutes agoDestroying 90 Million People!' Ro Khanna and Martha MacCallum BRAWL Over Trump's War Threats in Fiery Fox Slugfest
Trump's warning about Iran threatens civilization, prompting strong backlash from Democrats, including Rep. Ro Khanna, who condemns such rhetoric.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
7 hours agoPsychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals
Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.
fromBoston.com
1 day agoMass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban
"This ban would be among the most restrictive in the entire country, helping to protect young people from harmful content and addictive algorithms that have a proven negative impact on their mental health," House Speaker Ron Mariano and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz said in a joint statement.
NYC parents
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoNobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals
Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromAxios
3 weeks agoBehind the Curtain: The big lie warping America
Most Americans are patriotic, hardworking, neighbor-helping, America-loving, money-giving people who don't pop off on social media or plot for power. The hidden truth: Most people agree on most things, most of the time. And the data validates this, time and time again.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoIt started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram
Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days agoHow Some People Became So Averse to Hype
Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 weeks agoSocial media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows
Social media influencers perpetuate misinformation more effectively than regular users due to parasocial relationships with followers and financial incentives tied to engagement.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoLetters: Social media's tactics, not its content, are in question
Social media algorithms function as harmful, profit-driven products; wealthy taxation, environmental protection of Coyote Valley groundwater and wildlife, and corporate accountability are urgent public concerns.
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