Social media platforms have fundamentally altered how we consume news, engage in political discourse, and participate in democratic processes. While these platforms have democratized information sharing and given voice to marginalized communities, they've also created new challenges around misinformation, echo chambers, and political polarization.
The question isn't whether social media impacts democracy—it clearly does. The real debate is whether that impact is net positive or negative, and what we should do about it.
Critical Questions:
- Content moderation: Who decides what constitutes misinformation?
- Algorithm transparency: Should platforms reveal how they curate content?
- Political advertising: What regulations are appropriate?
- Platform responsibility: Are they publishers or neutral conduits?
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