The Titan submersible that imploded in the Atlantic Ocean on June 18, 2023 while attempting to reach the wreck of the Titanic.
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Humour plays a role in our collective memory of historical events, especially disasters. Public reactions to the Titan’s implosion were reminiscent of comments that followed the sinking of the Titanic.
There are various methods for estimating or verifying an online user’s age, none of them foolproof. Importantly, is this the social media future we want?
In its bankruptcy filing, the Romance Writers of America blamed ‘disputes concerning diversity, equity and inclusion’ for its membership declining by an astounding 80%.
The ‘All Eyes On Rafah’ Instagram graphic.
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There have been plenty of shocking images, shareable graphics and heartbreaking stories of the conflict shared to social media. So why has this particular image gone viral?
Is your social media group a budding democracy or someone’s fiefdom?
John Trumbull's painting, Declaration of Independence, plus emoticons
These social media posts aren’t just for fun – they’re a way to fight back against discrimination and show the world that queer love is powerful and important.
Former NBA player Royce White addresses a crowd after the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in April 2021.
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New Age beliefs, alternative wellness practices and political conspiracies all fall under the umbrella of stigmatized knowledge, which can be attractive to anyone, no matter their political leanings.
The global trade in data means minor drug dealing by 16-year-olds on social media could hurt their ability to get a job, house or insurance in their 30s.
Presenting their ‘human self’ as well as their ‘professional self’ allows doctors to role model healthy behaviours for peers and trainees, and be more relatable to their patients and the public.
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Doctors use social media for reasons ranging from the strictly professional to the highly personal: They connect with colleagues, raise awareness of social issues and educate the public on health topics.
TikTok users worry about losing their social media platform, but First Amendment rights are on the line, too.
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The law forcing TikTok to be sold or banned is meant to protect Americans from Chinese government influence and privacy intrusions. But does it undermine a bedrock American principle?
An example of shrimp Jesus.
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Is most of the content on the internet fake? Here’s what the dead internet theory really means – and why we should be warier of how we’re manipulated for profit and political gain.