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Shaping Perceptions Through Social Media and Misinformation
The chapter explores how the rapid spread of information through social media and smartphones contributed to a shift in societal perceptions of race relations, despite evidence suggesting a decline in racism. It discusses the impact of misinformation on shaping views on racism, police violence, and societal divisions. The conversation touches on the influence of cultural movements like Me Too and safetyism culture on individual behaviors and anxieties.