Two social media platforms, Discord and Reddit, have strategies to curb the spread of misinformation. Each have taken steps to moderate content, educate users, and enforce policies, but both also reveal the limits of current digital governance. Discord, which is known for its private and community centered servers- rolled out a detailed Misinformation Policy Explainer…
Claim: A tweet has gone viral about how DOGE is spending tax payers money that was given to the United States Government. Verifying claims on social media is essential to prevent the spread of misinformation. I will be using the SIFT method– stop, investigate the source, find better coverage, and trace claims to their original…
In today’s hyperconnected world, misinformation spreads rapidly and can significantly influence public opinion and behavior. Educational tools like interactive games and web-based platforms have emerged to counter this challenge, aiming to equip users with critical thinking and media literacy skills. Two standout examples in this space are Fake It to Make It and RumorGuard. Fake…
Friday, March 28, 2025 7:30 a.m.: My first alarm goes off and I quickly check what notifications I received while I was sleeping. Anything urgent, I answer right away. Thankfully nothing was urgent! 8:30 a.m.: On my drive to work, I listen to Spotify. Today I listened to playlist of throwbacks that I personally created.…
As someone who has always been on the thinner side, I’ve frequently encountered the assumption that being thin automatically equals being healthy. In movies, TV shows, and advertisements, thin people are often portrayed as the epitome of health, fitness, and self-discipline, while larger body types are associated with poor health, laziness, or lack of control.…