Social Media’s Impact on Geo-political Events - EP #128

Future Tech And Foresight

Exploring the complex role of social media in shaping global conflict narratives, this discussion navigates through its polarizing effects and the amplification of emotions, while also highlighting its potential for democratizing information and fostering a more informed community

Sources:

1. SpringerLink Study on Social Media and Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Analyzing the influence of tweets on public sentiment during the Ukraine-Russia conflict​​.
2. ResearchGate Study on Sentiment Analysis of Twitter Data: Examining the emotional impact of Twitter data during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine​​.
3. Nieman Journalism Lab Article: Discussing the crisis in trust towards long-form journalism and its impact on public perception​​.
4. Psychology Today Article on Tribalism in Social Media: Exploring the rise of digital tribalism and its effects on social media​​​​.
5. Psychology Today Article on Social Media Algorithms and Polarization: Detailing how social media algorithms exacerbate social and political polarization​​.
6. The Phoenix Article on Social Media and Critical Thinking: Highlighting the impact of social media echo chambers on critical thinking and problem-solving​​.