Navigating Politics and Misinformation on Twitter

This chapter explores the challenges young people face on social media, particularly Twitter, during elections, highlighting the negative effects of sensationalism and misinformation on public discourse. The conversation critiques political rhetoric, the role of violence in political beliefs, and the inconsistency in accountability across ideologies. It emphasizes the moral dilemmas of engaging in political conversations amidst a hostile environment, and the potential consequences of withdrawing from platforms like Twitter.