Even though it shouldn’t, social media plays a large role in news consumption for many. The problem with this is that social media is a tool that all social media companies freely admit is very specifically tweaked to each individual’s online activity. Surgeon General last May also issued a report on the negative impacts on mental health that stem from social media use. Returning to the original theme of this editorial, the facts we’ve laid out in this show how ineffective social media truly is. But she is part of a system that allows, and sometimes encourages, social media use by municipalities to continue.

Source: Forbes February 18, 2024 17:50 UTC