A poem which explores loneliness in a world that has been taken over by social media where the joys of civilised discourse are fast receding.
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Why I Don’t Use Social Media
My spirit was being assailed relentlessly, and I could not exist in such a counterfeit world.
Self Absorbed Selfies
A poem on bringing up a child in the age of social media.
Missing People
'To all the missing people we once knew, hope you smile as widely as you once used to.'
Dear Reader on Social Media
'Will you read my story today? Or avert your gaze, skip words composed by an unfamiliar name in your timeline?'
Facebook Has Known for While That Instagram Is Bad for Teens Despite Claiming Otherwise
There is ample research about how harmful Instagram is for teen girls, especially around body image. It turns out Facebook’s own research confirms it.
Social Media Has Helped Gen-Z Athletes Find Their ‘Authentic Voice’
Through social media, young athletes are dismantling the idea of the superhuman athlete.
Temptations
A poem on the allure of social media and how algorithms make us lose touch with everyday reality.
While Students Use Social Media to Speak to Power, Schools Tutor Them in Slavish Sycophancy
However, the system was quick to use this as an image amplifier for the prime minister portrayed as the sole saviour of these pitiful souls.
Why Social Media Design Makes it Hard to Have Constructive Disagreements Online
How social media services work – the nuts and bolts of interacting with others online – has the power to shape and improve online arguments. Here's how.
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