The Social - discussion

Reading discussion: Couldry, N. and van Dijck, J. (2015) ‘Researching Social Media as if the Social Mattered’, Social Media + Society, 1(2), 1–7

Week 2 - Tutorial

"The Social"

⁠In your view, do social media platforms define or redefine what "the social" means? Please explain.*key arguments

"SOCIAL"

Is data produced on social media is an accurate reflection of real social interactions? Why or why not?*examples

DATA

Why or Why not?

Should governments and organizations use data and metrics from social media to inform policies or decisions?

⁠What are some of the longer-term consequences or implications for areas like health, education, and government that the authors highlight? Do you see other important consequences they don't mention?

. ⁠Do you think the authors are justified in framing social media as part of a "myth of us"? Why or why not?

Do you agree with the authors' view that social media promotes 'compulsory connectivity' ?What’s your perspective?

"Compulsory Connectivity"

. What do you see as the core tension between 'social life and social media' according to the authors? Do you think they capture it well?

driving us apart

bringing us together

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SOcial Media

And use their strengths to make a great team.

Involve them in the different objectives.

Help them to be better so that your team helps you.

To manage a team, you have to listen.

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Your teams

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