The competitive framework of short-form video discovery demands structural visibility from the moment content goes live. On...
Social Media
Explore how social media developed and transformed communication, reshaping public life and cultural participation in the digital age.
Launching a new Instagram profile can feel like shouting into an empty room. You pour hours into...
Adolescent brain development creates a perfect storm of reward sensitivity, social pressure, and impulse control, leaving teens...
Even when you’re far from the place you once called home, staying connected to your roots can...
Trust in institutions is declining globally, and platform governance remains unevenly regulated across contexts ranging from structured...
Misinformation is a global problem, but our understanding of it is anything but global. Over 80% of...
Testing the impact of alternative feed algorithms on live platforms is difficult, and such studies have only...
Internet Relaty Chat (IRC) illustrates how early internet technologies established conceptual frameworks that shaped the development of...
Addressing these challenges requires a clearer understanding of how digital platforms shape information, perception, and engagement. By...
It’s ironic that in a time when we’re more “connected” than ever, more people are reporting feelings...
The internet did not invent falsehood, but it has weaponized it. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
The desire to be seen, heard, and understood. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction: The Medium IS...
We might be happier and healthier using it less. By Jill Suttie, Psy.D.Staff WriterGreater Good Magazine Is...
Visual content, including manipulated images, is a staple of propaganda and political messaging. By Dr. Tim WeningerFrank...
Snark subreddits act as a regulatory guardrail in an industry that has gone largely unchecked. By Dr....
Feedback is an effective tool for enhancing digital literacy and combating misinformation. By Adnan Hoq2024-2026 Lucy Graduate...
We are competing at a different level now with digital-age eCommerce stores. All businesses are keen to...
TikTok has transformed social media by offering creators the ability to reach massive audiences with short, engaging...
Online life has “been taken over by the right wing.” By Anna MerlanSenior ReporterMother Jones TikTok very...
In today’s digital age, integrating social media functionalities into your projects is more important than ever. Whether...
Content moderation is a thorny issue. Does it even work, and which approach is best? By Dr....
Celebrated neologisms don’t age well. By Dr. Roger J. KreuzAssociate Dean and Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Memphis...
Bluesky is seeing huge growth. By Dr. Casey FieslerAssociate Professor of Information ScienceUniversity of Colorado Boulder Introduction...
Creators and consumers. In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed...
Growing numbers of platforms. By Mohar ChatterjeeTechnology ReporterPOLITICO Users today have a greater number of platforms available...
The impact on on adolescent information sensibility practices. By Gowri S. SwamyPhD Student, School of InformationUniversity of...
The web is a finite resource. By Dr. Richard J. KreuzAssociate Dean and Professor of PsychologyUniversity of...
Ever since launching, the TikTok social media platform has shown exponential growth. It’s even surpassed apps like...
How profit and clout-motivated Page owners using AI-generated images. By Renée DiRestaTechnical Research ManagerStanford Internet Observatory Introduction...
False news spreads more than the truth. By Dr. Soroush VosoughiAssistant Professor of Computer ScienceDartmouth College By...