This article discusses how social media platforms design algorithms and features like endless scrolling to keep users engaged. It connects to our class discussion about the attention economy and the myth of Medusa and Narcissus, where simply looking can trap people’s attention.
Does a “search everywhere” strategy content present across platforms and AI models benefit users or create even more clutter and noise? #UCWCLST204@HoumanMehrabian
@Pandherrajveer2 Yes, age verification is important to protect children online, but it must balance safety with privacy. Platforms should prevent harmful content for kids while keeping user data secure and respecting anonymity. #UCWCLST204
@GurjeetSingh983 Platforms must address algorithm driven echo chambers. They should boost transparency and diverse content. Regulation can support accountability while protecting free speech. #UCWCLST204
@DilpreetDe04wl Religious beliefs shouldn’t override public school rules that protect all students’ rights. Schools must respect faith but also ensure an inclusive, fact-based education for everyone. #ucwclst204
@GurjeetSingh983 State authority can be unjust even when claiming to act for public safety. ICE’s recent Minneapolis arrests used broad powers that some say violate constitutional rights, showing that “protecting safety” can still harm people and overstep limits. #UCWCLST204
Should similar verification policies be applied to all land transactions, regardless of the religious identities of buyer and seller, to avoid discrimination? #UCWCLST204