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Should You Be Afraid of TikTok?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

CHAPTER

TikTok Trends and Media Misunderstandings

This chapter explores the alarming trends reported on TikTok, such as 'slap a teacher,' which resulted in widespread panic among parents and educators. It also critiques the irony of Facebook's blame-shifting regarding these trends, emphasizing the company's attempts to maintain its influence amidst perceived competition from TikTok.

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