Navigating Social Media's Landscape

This chapter examines the differing approaches of major social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok toward free speech and censorship. It highlights the challenges and complexities of regulation, user privacy, and the diminishing role of traditional journalism amid the rise of these powerful companies. Additionally, the conversation explores how the shift towards platforms like TikTok reflects changing attitudes among younger users, emphasizing the balance between personal enjoyment and professional branding in social media use.