With story after story breaking in 2021 about the harms caused to individuals and society, is it time to quit social media for good?
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A big week for Big Tech in big trouble
It’s a big week for Big Tech both sides of the Atlantic as more stories from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s documents are released.
How to quit Facebook
The deluge of negative press about Facebook might lead you to think you’d like to delete it for good. But do you know how to quit Facebook?
Social Media and Mental Health Pressures will not be Eased by Hiding ‘Likes’
Social media and mental health issues will not be alleviated by Instagram hiding ‘likes’, much though Facebook might want us to think that.
Sport’s Social Media Boycott
An 81-hour social media boycott is taking place by some of UK sports biggest organisations to protest against online racist abuse.
Dying for Likes?
Another death in a gender reveal stunt gone wrong, highlights the growing number of people who are literally dying for likes on social media.
Was Trump’s Ban Peak Twitter?
Donald Trump’s immense influence was abruptly curtailed on a single day in January 2021. But that day was not the 20th.
2020: The TikTok Election
With a reported 100 million US active monthly users, a big proportion GenZ first time voters, 2020 has rapidly become the TikTok election.
Reviewing The Social Dilemma
We review ‘The Social Dilemma’, the documentary film interviewing innovators in Silicon Valley to expose the ways we are manipulated online.