Gen Z and Social Media

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How social media is reshaping democracy for Gen Z?

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The 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections: How Viral Content Can Skew Perceptions?

The dangers of social media for young Americans

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- Gen Z is an important group of voters in America, about 1/5th of this population. - They are digital natives. - They learn through social media and are prone to fall for fake news.- Viral content frequently overshadows genuine and verified information.

GEN Z and the social media revolution

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How social media is reshaping democracy for Gen Z?

Campaigns are also happening on social media now.Social media can humanize a candidate or destroy their credibility.Small influencers can reach millions of individuals by making political videos.

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The Power—and Peril—of Viral Content

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Dean Withers

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Charlie Kirk

Both the Democrats and Republicans indirectly pay political influencers who defend their candidates:

The algorithms prioritize content that engages users most effectively, creating what they call “algorithmic bubbles”.

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How social media is reshaping democracy for Gen Z?

Social media further highlights the limitations of the U.S. electoral system and has transformed how candidates campaign.

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During the presidential election, 538 electoral votes are divided among states. Win a state, and you win all its electoral votes!But the question remains: Is this fair?

The Paradox of the U.S. Electoral System

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So... Where Do We Go from Here?

Young people are highly engaged and willing to get involved in politics. However, today, they face many challenges regarding their access to verified information, which undermines democracy.