Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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TikTok could soon let you tip your favorite creators

Stephen Colbert dunks on Facebook's name change to Meta

Facebook's new name is (literally) Meta

Facebook Connect: Pay no attention to the scandal behind the curtain



TikTok and Snapchat's first Congressional hearing shows how differently politicians view Facebook

TikTok is reviving the 2014 Tumblr-era aesthetic

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Facebook's international misinformation problem is even bigger than it is in the U.S.


Facebook might be changing its name to emphasize the metaverse

Instagram's become an essential tool for activists. But it's a double-edged sword.


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