Beyond the Ban: TikTok and Political Intrigue

This chapter explores public reactions to a potential TikTok ban, emphasizing a listener's conspiracy theory questioning the national security narrative. It analyzes the impact of TikTok's algorithm on public opinion and discusses the economic motivations behind the ban amid the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The chapter highlights the complexities of social media dynamics and the inherent challenges in understanding algorithm-driven content curation.