I don’t remember a United States of America before 9/11. In fact, I don’t remember 9/11 very well. All I remember is the stillness and quiet that washed over my school as the teachers periodically huddled in the hallway and conversed in hushed tones. I remember my friend’s brother pulling her out of class. I…
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The Decay of News: Encouraging Confirmation Bias and Devaluing Facts
Since the dawn of social media, it has been hailed as a unifying and liberating force in the world. While the “Facebook Revolution” in Egypt showed the world how mass personal connection provided through social media is powerful enough to overthrow a corrupt government, the 2016 U.S. presidential election showed how dangerous social media can…
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