MP-2} Ballot Initiative
NCAA Division Council- Ballot Initiative by Tiffany Wiley
PP-4} Wild Card
Wild Card Paper The Influence Politics have on Social Media Politics have a significant influence on social media in various ways, shaping both the content shared on these platforms and the interactions between users. Some of the key political influences include: 1. Polarization and Echo Chambers Political content often fosters division with individuals gravitating toward information that aligns with their existing beliefs. Social media will amplify this effect by algorithms and promoting content that users are most likely to engage with. As this occurs, echo chambers are created where people are exposed mainly to perspectives similar to their own. Political discussed topics on social media can lead to conformation bias. This is when users gather information that reinforces their beliefs and ignore or dismiss opposing opinions. This oftentimes emphasize political polarization and hinder constructive dialogue. 2. Shifting Public Opinion Social media has a profound influence...
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