Social media and technology make it harder for people to get involved in their communities because of a few big problems:
Misinformation: Wrong or false information spreads quickly, which can confuse people.
Polarization: Online platforms often show only the most extreme opinions, making it tough for people to talk with each other openly.
Overwhelm: There’s so much information out there that it can be hard to know where to start or what to do.
To help fix these problems, we can:
Teach Media Skills: Help people learn how to find trustworthy information.
Encourage Face-to-Face Activities: Create community events that bring people together and help them connect.
Social media and technology make it harder for people to get involved in their communities because of a few big problems:
Misinformation: Wrong or false information spreads quickly, which can confuse people.
Polarization: Online platforms often show only the most extreme opinions, making it tough for people to talk with each other openly.
Overwhelm: There’s so much information out there that it can be hard to know where to start or what to do.
To help fix these problems, we can:
Teach Media Skills: Help people learn how to find trustworthy information.
Encourage Face-to-Face Activities: Create community events that bring people together and help them connect.