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How Online Fights Affect Real World Battlefields
Dec 1, 2023
Emerson T. Bro, expert in the impact of social media on warfare, joins the hosts to discuss how online discussion shapes reality in conflict zones. They explore the prevalence of disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the role of social media in warfare, the rise of Telegram, the TikTok scandal, and the influence of social media on conflict discussion and misinformation.
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- Generational divide on social media platforms affects how conflicts are consumed and responded to, with younger users approaching content with skepticism and older users being more susceptible to misinformation and biased narratives.
- Elon Musk's influence on social media platforms, particularly Twitter, has led to an incentive structure that prioritizes sensationalism and virality over accuracy and source verification, limiting users' access to verified information and constraining freedom of expression.
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Social Media and Conflict Introduction
Social media platforms have become a significant source of news and information for younger generations, while the older generations tend to rely on traditional media. Generational divide is evident in the way people consume and respond to content related to conflicts, such as the Israel-Hamas war. Younger users approach social media with more skepticism and a higher level of scrutiny, while older users may be more susceptible to misinformation and biased narratives. This divide is further exacerbated by the nature of social media platforms, their design structures, and their insulation, which often perpetuate echo chambers and limit the exposure to diverse perspectives.
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