The Influence of Tiktok on Society and Politics (Kina vs West/US)

TikTok in China promotes positive content like science, innovation, martial arts, and athletics while suppressing negative content to avoid 'social contagions'. In contrast, the Western version of TikTok encourages outrageous behavior to attract attention and gain traction. This behavior is monetized, creating a pattern that others imitate, pushing societal norms further away. The concern is that continuous pushing of boundaries through platforms like TikTok may lead to an unrecognizable society. The grip of money on politics solidifies through the control of social media content and the promotion of chaos and distractions, such as the immigrant crisis, diverting attention from deeper societal issues. The fear is that the representative republic is fading, replaced by a system controlled by money, with few willing to take action to address this concerning trend.