Social media does have some redeeming features – and its utility will depend on how you use it. But for many of us, the reward no longer outweighs the harms.
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The Chinese platform has become a major thorn in Mark Zuckerberg’s side.
Tabloids traditionally have gone after the rich and famous. On TikTok, anyone can be a target.
Whether someone is scrolling mindlessly or actively conducting research, WitchTok connects witches to their practices and community.
2021 was another unpredictable year and there’s no sign of life returning to normal just yet – but here are the digital trends you can expect in 2022.
A number of legal cases were brought forward by regulators this year, in a bid to hold major tech companies accountable.
Misinformation will continue to strain society in 2022 as the lines between misinformation and political speech blur, cynicism grows and the lack of regulation allows misinformation to flourish.
Tracking misinformation and disinformation on TikTok is a difficult feat, a study finds
Creator culture on TikTok is changing the way hits are made, how music is promoted, and how the world discovers music, even for those artists who choose not to engage with it.
TikTok has exploded in popularity among young people in Nigeria. Here’s why it’s such a hit.
What’s behind Gen Z’s appetite for tarot and spells? 16th century debates about witchcraft help explain why the occult has become viral on TikTok.
Fears that TikTok is “serving up” drug content to impressionable users have prompted calls for all drug content to be censored on the platform. But that would remove useful health advice too.
It’s often triggered in an instant, social media users say, by witnessing some kind of turn-off – a bad dance move, a grating laugh or an eating style.
You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray.
There’s plenty to critique about sorority culture. But going after Southern accents is punching down.
TikTok is partnering with blockchain company Audius over Spotify or Apple for music distribution. Here’s why this could be important for independent artists.
Viral memes and catchphrases can turn personal experiences into a political expression of shared awareness.
Eating disorder ‘communities’ online can be dangerous places for young and impressionable teens. And social media algorithms further spread harmful content.
In choreography, the gray areas of copyright law make it difficult to determine what constitutes copyright infringement or plagiarism.
Erika Thompson is clearly a competent beekeeper, who’s educating the public about honeybees in her own way on social media.
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Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations, University of Georgia
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Senior Lecturer in Communication, Griffith University
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Lecturer, Learning & Teaching Innovation, Flinders University
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Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Professor of Internet Studies & Director of Influencer Ethnography Research Lab, Curtin University
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Visiting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute; Oklahoma State University
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Digital Communication, Director of QUT Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
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Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor, Faculty of Law, Thompson Rivers University
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Leeds
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Applied Ethics and CyberSecurity, Griffith University