Social media platforms are designed to keep us hooked, often at the expense of our health and well-being. Here are just a couple of repercussions of the dark side of social media: -
Algorithm Manipulation:
- Social media companies aggregate posts and repackage them into a tailored news feed designed to be entertaining and addictive.
- Trolling and Abuse:
- Negative behaviors are prevalent on social media platforms and have a detrimental impact, especially on marginalized groups.
- Mental Health Impact:
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With the growth of social media use, there has been a rise in depression, anxiety, and hospitalizations for self-harm or suicidal ideation among children.
- Hate and Disinformation:
- We’ve seen social media spread hate speech and disinformation.
At Project Liberty Action Network, we're fighting for a social media that serves rather than hurts people. That's why we're working to: - Educate people about the dangers of social media and how to be safe online.
- Develop tools and resources to help people fight misinformation and hate speech.
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Advocate for policies that hold social media companies accountable for the content on their platforms.
But we can't do this work alone, John. We need your help, because taking no action will have lasting effects on our society. Will you donate to Project Liberty Action Network today, so that we can continue to fight for a social media that is used for good? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation to Project Liberty Action Network will go through immediately: |
