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What is meant by technological determinism?
What is meant by technological determinism?
Which term describes the process where content spreads rapidly through social networks?
Which term describes the process where content spreads rapidly through social networks?
What characterizes networked individualism?
What characterizes networked individualism?
What does the term 'alogrithm' refer to in the context of social media?
What does the term 'alogrithm' refer to in the context of social media?
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What is meant by anonymity in online interactions?
What is meant by anonymity in online interactions?
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What aspect does 'flaming' refer to in online contexts?
What aspect does 'flaming' refer to in online contexts?
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What do affinity spaces represent in the context of digital communities?
What do affinity spaces represent in the context of digital communities?
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What is termed as 'datafication'?
What is termed as 'datafication'?
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What are two positive impacts of AI-generated imagery on artists?
What are two positive impacts of AI-generated imagery on artists?
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How does social media enhance long-distance relationships?
How does social media enhance long-distance relationships?
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What is online disinhibition, and what are two factors that contribute to it?
What is online disinhibition, and what are two factors that contribute to it?
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What role does online anonymity play in cyberbullying on social media?
What role does online anonymity play in cyberbullying on social media?
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Why do social media algorithms favor pessimistic content?
Why do social media algorithms favor pessimistic content?
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In what ways have digital societies transformed interactions with friends and loved ones?
In what ways have digital societies transformed interactions with friends and loved ones?
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How has social media anonymity contributed to the spread of misinformation?
How has social media anonymity contributed to the spread of misinformation?
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What is the role of virtual communities in today's digital landscape?
What is the role of virtual communities in today's digital landscape?
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How does social media facilitate emergency communication during natural disasters?
How does social media facilitate emergency communication during natural disasters?
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In what ways does social media help individuals reconnect after a disaster?
In what ways does social media help individuals reconnect after a disaster?
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What role does the need for peer approval play in shaping online identities?
What role does the need for peer approval play in shaping online identities?
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How can anonymity in online environments lead to online disinhibition?
How can anonymity in online environments lead to online disinhibition?
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What forms of hate speech were highlighted in the case study regarding online disinhibition?
What forms of hate speech were highlighted in the case study regarding online disinhibition?
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How can different social media platforms influence the portrayal of one's self?
How can different social media platforms influence the portrayal of one's self?
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What is one significant alteration individuals make to their online persona compared to their offline identity?
What is one significant alteration individuals make to their online persona compared to their offline identity?
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Explain the potential consequences of the social media pressure to conform to trends.
Explain the potential consequences of the social media pressure to conform to trends.
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Study Notes
Social Media
- Social media are online platforms enabling communication, information sharing, and community formation among users.
Technological Determinism
- This perspective views technology (e.g., railroads, electricity, digital media) as the primary driver of historical and societal change.
Virality
- Virality describes the contagious spread of content (e.g., images) through social networks.
Meme
- A meme is a unit of cultural transmission, often a catchphrase, mimicking a previous idea. It's derived from the Greek word "mimeme" (imitated thing).
Social Action
- Social action encompasses meaningful interactions among users, including sharing, messaging, and liking posts.
Networked Publics
- Networked publics refer to the societal shifts resulting from digitally-networked media becoming central to communication.
Interactivity
- Interactivity focuses on how users engage with one another via likes, comments, and shares.
Anonymity
- Anonymity allows users to conceal their personal information online.
Disembodiment
- Disembodiment suggests that online participation can be independent of physical presence.
Cyberspace
- Cyberspace is an online environment where individuals may reveal more personal information than in offline contexts.
De-individuation
- De-individuation is a phenomenon in which anonymous individuals within a group may act impulsively or aggressively.
Network Society
- A network society is characterized by a social structure built on networks using microelectronics-based communication technologies.
Networked Individualism
- Networked individualism emphasizes each person as the center of their own interconnected network.
Affinity Spaces
- Affinity spaces are online communities where like-minded individuals connect.
Flaming
- Flaming involves online expressions of aggression, insults, or hatred towards other users.
Trolling
- Trolling involves posting offensive content to provoke strong reactions.
Digital Citizenship
- Digital citizenship relates to using the internet, requiring skills, knowledge, and access.
Datafication
- Datafication highlights the increasing importance of various types of data in society and culture.
Algorithm
- Algorithms are mathematical procedures that process data to produce specific outputs.
Social Buttons
- Social buttons (e.g., like/dislike buttons, voting polls) represent online elements with social power.
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Explore key concepts related to social media, including technological determinism, virality, and social action. This quiz delves into how online platforms influence communication and community dynamics. Test your understanding of how memes and networked publics shape societal interactions.