2.15: Discussion Prompts

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    2.15: Discussion Prompts

    · Should Facebook be treated as a media company, a public utility, or something else—and what are the implications of each classification?

    · How do emotional triggers and engagement-driven algorithms shape—and potentially distort—users’ perceptions of truth on social media?

    · What ethical and legal responsibilities do platforms like Facebook have globally, particularly in regions with weaker regulatory frameworks or where online content contributes to offline harm?

    · How does Facebook’s global reach transform misinformation from a local issue into an international crisis?

    · What would a “healthier” social media platform look like in practice, and can such a model be economically and politically sustainable under current systems?


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