Time to rethink your use of social media? Wonder why so many Americans are refusing to get vaccinated against Covid-19? “Our research shows that virtually all web technology platforms, such as social media and news recommendation systems, have a strong popularity bias. When applications are driven by cues like engagement rather than explicit search engine queries,…
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Social Media During the 2020 Election
“This week you and our country would be better off if you just stayed out of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Can’t quit it? At least follow these rules.” Thanks to The Wall Street Journal’s Technology writer Joanna Stern for this sage advice. “Locate the social-media apps you find most irresistible. (For me it’s Twitter…