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Navigating Social Media Algorithms: Lessons Learned & Strategies for Success

The biggest lesson I’ve learned about working with social media algorithms is that you can’t chase the system; you have to focus on your audience. Algorithms change constantly, but engagement comes ... Read More

Navigating the Digital Age: How Social Media Became the Primary Source of News

Remember when we used to wait for the evening news or the morning paper? Those days feel pretty far off now. Today, a quick scroll through our phones often brings us the latest headlines. Social media ... Read More

Social Media Builds and Breaks Self-Esteem

Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ourselves to idealised content can hurt us. Read More

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Understanding Why News is Social Media

It’s pretty wild how much social media has changed things, right? What started as a way to keep up with friends has turned into this huge thing where we get our news, share our lives, and even buy ... Read More

How algorithms are changing the way we speak

Social media has birthed an entire lexicon replicated by millions online — even if these words don’t actually mean skibidi. On today’s show, we talk to author Adam Aleksic about how TikTok and ... Read More

Social media toxicity can't be fixed by changing the algorithms

The polarising impact of social media isn’t just the result of bad algorithms – it is inevitable because of the core components of how the platforms work, a study with AI-generated users has found. It ... Read More

Study: Social media probably can’t be fixed

It’s no secret that much of social media has become profoundly dysfunctional. Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, these platforms ... Read More

The Rules of Social Media Marketing Have Changed. Here's What Works (and What Doesn't) in 2025.

Not long ago, small businesses could count on social media to deliver reach and visibility without much effort. A few consistent posts, some audience engagement and a little luck with the algorithm ... Read More

‘The algorithms are just destroying us’: Can you sue a social media company for harm?

Have you been harmed by a social media algorithm? If so, U.S. Sen. John Curtis wants to let you sue. The Algorithm Accountability Act, introduced Tuesday by Curtis and co-sponsored by Arizona Democrat ... Read More

How Social Media Impacts Kids’ Brains. 5 Things Parents Should Know, From A Doctor

A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or ... Read More