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Unfriending Politics: How Social Media Fuels Polarization and What We Can Do About It

Unfriending Politics: How Social Media Fuels Polarization and What We Can Do About It

Unfriending Politics: How Social Media Fuels Polarization and What We Can Do About It Hey friend, ever noticed how crazy political things get on social media? It’s not just a few grumpy people; it’s a whole phenomenon. I read this fascinating article about how social media is amplifying political division, and I wanted to share the highlights. Basically, it’s become super common to unfollow or block people who have different political views. A University of Chicago study found that almost…

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The 2024 Election: How Social Media Fueled a Firestorm of Anger and What We Can Do About It

The 2024 Election: How Social Media Fueled a Firestorm of Anger and What We Can Do About It

The 2024 Election: How Social Media Fueled a Firestorm of Anger and What We Can Do About It The 2024 presidential election results sparked a firestorm on social media, highlighting a disturbing trend: the rise of affective polarization. Jaimie Harnois, a University of Connecticut student, exemplifies this trend. Upon waking to the news of Donald Trump’s victory, her first action wasn’t a celebratory post, but rather unfollowing anyone celebrating the win. She felt their political stance was a personal attack….

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