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Echo chambers allow misinformation to flourish because users are less likely to fact-check a post by someone with whom they identify and want to agree.

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social media compromises everyone’s data across the Internet, including “location information, health information, religious identity, sexual orientation, facial recognition imagery, private messages, personal photos, and more.

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social media compromises everyone’s data across the Internet, including “location information, health information, religious identity, sexual orientation, facial recognition imagery, private messages, personal photos, and more.

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the constant stream of retweets, likes, and shares from these sites cause the brain’s reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction seen with drugs like cocaine,” according to the Addiction Center.

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the constant stream of retweets, likes, and shares from these sites cause the brain’s reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction seen with drugs like cocaine,” according to the Addiction Center.

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Presidential candidates can communicate with the US citizens and people abroad.

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Social media has been shown to act like gambling or recreational drugs: “the constant stream of retweets, likes, and shares from these sites cause the brain’s reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction seen with drugs like cocaine

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"Much of that information can be used for identity theft, in-person robbery, and any number of other crimes."

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Echo chambers allow misinformation to flourish because users are less likely to fact-check a post by someone with whom they identify and want to agree.

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58% felt more accepted because of social media.

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  Social media helps people from diverse backgrounds who have similar identities, interests, or goals can find each other easily. 

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  Social media helps people from diverse backgrounds who have similar identities, interests, or goals can find each other easily. 

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Socialnetworking.procon.org states, "At its worse [sic], this cycle can turn social media into a kind of confirmation bias machine, one perfectly tailored for the spread of misinformation,” ‌

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According to a 2022 study, “[d]isaster, health, and politics emerged as the three domains where misinformation [on social media] can cause severe harm, often leading to casualties or even irreversible effects…. [For example,] misinformation in these areas has higher potential to exacerbate the existing crisis in society.”

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Pew Research Center found 59% of American teens had been bullied online.

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cyberbullied victims were more than twice as likely to “self-harm and enact suicidal behavior” than non-victims and are subject to mental, emotional, and physical harms

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Shy, introverted, or socially reticent people can use social media to reach out to potential friends with lowered barriers and risks

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 Kids as young as ten face cyberbullying, specifically racist attacks, globally.

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 Kids as young as ten face cyberbullying, specifically racist attacks, globally.

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“Human biases play an important role: Since we’re more likely to react to content that taps into our existing grievances and beliefs, inflammatory tweets will generate quick engagement. It’s only after that engagement happens that the technical side kicks in "

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“Human biases play an important role: Since we’re more likely to react to content that taps into our existing grievances and beliefs, inflammatory tweets will generate quick engagement. It’s only after that engagement happens that the technical side kicks in "

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Information gathered from social media can be used by insurers to deny health coverage or home insurance, businesses to deny employment, and others to make decisions contrary to users’ best interests.

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Human biases play an important role: Since we’re more likely to react to content that taps into our existing grievances and beliefs, inflammatory tweets will generate quick engagement.

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Pew Research Center found 59% of American teens had been bullied online, including offensive name-calling (42%), false rumors (32%), unsolicited receipt of explicit images (25%)

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Social media causes more harm than good because it often misinformations the user. In the article of Social media pro&con it reveals that "Social media manipulates the impulse for like-minded people to gather by programming algorithms to show more information of the same vein". Meaning social media purposely causing the user to keep seeing some specific information. This proves that Social media causes more harm than good because it reveals that Social media users often believe what they have been seeing, so they would never get the true information.

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Relationships that might previously have gone dormant now persist over time [online]. As such, social media users tend to report that they have access to more social support and have lower psychological distress

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Relationships that might previously have gone dormant now persist over time [online]. As such, social media users tend to report that they have access to more social support and have lower psychological distress

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Similarly, people can explore people, cultures and ideas with which they are unfamiliar without judgment from their offline communities.

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Digital addiction and cyberbullying can also have large-scale global implications.

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Relationships that might previously have gone dormant now persist over time [online]

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Social media allows for political activists to fundraise, partner with influencers to boost the message, promote events including marches, share stories, and spread awareness of their chosen issue(s).

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 social media users are 76% more likely to interact with people of different religious groups, 58% more likely to interact with people of different races and ethnic groups, 68% more likely to interact with people of different political parties, and 81% more likely to interact with people of different income levels than Lebanese people who do not use social media.

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 social media users are 76% more likely to interact with people of different religious groups, 58% more likely to interact with people of different races and ethnic groups, 68% more likely to interact with people of different political parties, and 81% more likely to interact with people of different income levels than Lebanese people who do not use social media.

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67% felt they had people to support them, and 58% felt more accepted because of social media

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Carla, a self-identified Latina young person, explained, “I feel like it’s my duty, that I come from a heritage of people that don’t have a voice, don’t have the opportunity to say something… it’s my duty to be like ‘this is wrong.’ And hopefully that inspires someone else to be like ‘oh, she’s right,’ or ‘oh, he’s right.’

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Studies have shown that not only does social media participation not completely obliterate in-person friendships as once feared, but that online relationships are a key supplement that add to one’s well-being.

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Social media causes more good than harm because presidential candidates can communicate with US citizens in order to connect and promote themselves to the younger more virtual reliant generations. This important because a lot of young adult Americans are active on several different social media platforms. Instead of going to a rally or reading about different candidates on a newspaper, young adults of the United States would rather find their information on platforms like instagram, twitter, and facebook. It is important for a candidate to reach out and connect with as many groups of people of the United States as possible and if they want to reach a huge portion of voting citizens, communicating and connecting with then through social media is a great way to reach the young adult population.

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social media causes more harm then good, This Is evident after reading the article Social media pros&cons We saw that social media compromises everyone’s data across the Internet, including “location information, health information, religious identity, sexual orientation, facial recognition imagery, private messages, personal photos, and more. This helps us realize the fact that social media is doing more harm then good because we see how Everyone's data is across the internet for anyone to see this connects back to the claim that social media hasn't been doing good for us but has been a terrible thing for us as teenagers.

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Social media causes more good than harm because it opens up windows of opportunity to explore cultures different from your own, a valuable experience in formulating your own beliefs. In the article "Does Social Media Spur Digital Addiction and Other Social Ills", two sides to the argument are presented - one advocating the use of social media and one against it. The article states, "Similarly, people can explore people, cultures and ideas with which they are unfamiliar without judgment from their offline communities." This demonstrates that with social media, we now have the ability to experience different cultures and ideas that we would not have been able to without the use of social media connecting us. It is a powerful tool that allows people across the globe to resonate with one another and explore new ideals and thinking.

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Social media causes more harm than good because it intensifies global issues. An article states, "misinformation in these areas has higher potential to exacerbate the existing crisis in society". Because of the misinforming nature of social media, issues are more likely to be inflated past their actual effect. This effect is compounded when multiple social or political issues are happening at once. This leads to more people having a negative outlook on life, after seeing social media worsen the issues at hand. Overall, social media is causing a pessimistic mindset towards society, and instead of improving, it's causing us to focus on how bad we are right now.

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Social media causes more harm than benefit as it exploits its ability to spread misinformation. The article pros and cons of social media states "Echo chambers allow misinformation to flourish because users are less likely to fact-check a post by someone with whom they identify and want to agree.". This shows how social media will foster groups of people with very similar ideologies. When someone we relate to says something we are very likely to believe it without checking to see if its very true. When misinformation goes viral in an "echo chamber" then it spreads over the entire web misinforming thousands of people. This may lead people to make important decisions some, that have lives on the line based, on lies. This is extremely dangerous as people will be making choices that affect others on things thats may not be true.

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Social media causes good more than bad because of the connection users are able to have online. People who struggle with fitting in and socializing can interact with other similar users in just one click. For example, "Social media helps people from diverse backgrounds who have similar identites, interests or goals can find each other easily." This shows how the internet can be used for good and help people find themselves a safe community where they feel most comfortable in and not be alone/feel lonely.

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Social media causes more harm than good because those whose who are online are more prone to cyber bullying and the effects of it. According to ProCon.org, a social media article which states pros and cons about a topic, writes about how, " Cyber-bullied victims were more than twice as likely to self-harm and enact suicidal behavior than non-victims and are more subject to mental, emotional, and physical harms." Meaning that anyone online is able to cyberbully or attack anyone, which doubles the mental, physical, or emotional problems one can experience which can lead to that victim causing physical harm/suicide on themselves, or worsen physical, mental, and physical problems that can lead to the victims daily life being changed for the worse.

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Social Media causes more good than harm because it allows for people to communicate with others more easier than in person. In the article it states, "Shy, introverted or socially reticent people can use social media to reach out to potential friends with lowered barriers...". What this demonstrates is people who are more extroverted tend to make friends easier than people who are more introverted and what social media allows is for introverts to get into their comfort zone a little more. Additionally, it also shows how just being online can let you technically be a "better you" in regards to your social and communication skills.

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Social media causes more harm than good because it leads to misinformation being believed by large amounts of people, causing a large amount of harm especially in the fields of disease, health, and politics.

Socialnetworking.procon.org states, "At its worse [sic], this cycle can turn social media into a kind of confirmation bias machine, one perfectly tailored for the spread of misinformation,” Therefore, when information is spread through a social media that's algorithm is towards what you already believe, you'll simply feel that your beliefs are confirmed rather than being educated. This was very clearly seen with misinformation about wearing masks during the pandemic, for example, in which anti-maskers were more likely to see confirmation bias and continue harmful behavior without being educated. Additionally, if someone only sees information from what they already believe, they'll never be educated on new topics and remain stuck in a bubble of ignorance, which is perpetuated by social media's confirmation bias.

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Social Networking. (2024). Social Media - Pros & Cons - ProCon.org. [online] Available at: https://socialnetworking.procon.org/ [Accessed 18 Sep. 2024].

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Social media platforms cause more harm then good. According to the Addiction center,“the constant stream of retweets, likes, and shares from these sites cause the brain’s reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction seen with drugs like cocaine". If cocaine is illegal because of what it does to the brain, then that shows that what social media does is also bad if its causing the same reaction. This comes to show these website are causing the same issues to your brain, like those of drugs like cocaine.

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Social media causes more good than harm because it gives people access to communities outside of what's available to them in person. In the article "Does Social Media Spur Digital Addiction and Other Social Ills?" the writer states, "58% [of teens] felt more accepted because of social media." This statistic shows the effect that online community has on teens. Many minority groups such as people with medical ailments, LGBTQ+, and racial minorities may not have in person communities in their area to support them. The access of online support through social media allows them to share their unique struggles that wouldn't be understood outside of their community. This leads to better mental health and more strength and unity throughout these groups, increasing equal opportunity and pursuit of happiness for all.

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social media causes more harm than good because there is no privacy and that causes people to be victims of crimes. according to Britanicas article about social media a lot of information is compromised and can be used against people

“location information, health information, religious identity, sexual orientation, facial recognition imagery, private messages, personal photos, and more.”

this information can be used against people in real life and online like with bullying,identity theft,doxxing and violent crime. these are all horrible things that can happen to a person because losing your safety and privacy can be detrimental to people's physical and mental well being.

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Social media causes more good than harm because of the opportunities people have to share information. In the website, ProCon.org, it discusses both pros and cons of social media effects on people. A great thing that comes from social media is the ability to communicate news and ideas. If something happens in the world that is unjustified, activists are able to openly talk online about what has happened and it gives the opportunity for them to provide evidence backing the reasoning for them to be protesting. They are able to share their stories and opinions to broaden other peoples perspectives. With broadened perspectives, there can be more unbiased decisions made in the world and people can understand why things in the world happen with this new found knowledge. It presents people the idea of understanding the full story and it creates room for radical thinking.

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Social media causes more harm than good because in an article called "Does social media spur digital addiction and other social ills" by ProCon.org it states that little kids as young as 10 years old can be victims to cyberbullying, and racist attacks.

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Social media causes more harm than good because of all the misinformation on the internet. For example In a article by https://socialnetworking.procon.org/ echo chambers allow misinformation to flourish because users are less likely to fact-check a post by someone with whom they identity want to agree. This proves social media causes more harm than good since the main audience for social media nowadays is children with different apps like Instagram, X, tik tok etc

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Social media causes more good than harm because it helps people stay connected and creates more friendships. The article, "Social Media - Pros and Cons" by ProCon.org states, "Relationships that might previously have gone dormant now persist over time [online].". This is important because every friendship wont last forever. But with the connection of social media, it is easier to get back in contact with people.

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Social media causes more harm than good because it is known to act like you are gambling or taking drugs. Studies show that the constant streams of likes, shares, retweets, and opinionated posts cause part of the brain to trigger, sending the same chemical reaction that one would get when on drugs like cocaine, which is harmful because it can start to lead to addiction; putting yours and others lives at risk for something as simple as not having the same opinion as you or others around you. The state of addiction can also lead to withdrawals of things that are needed in life (sleep, food, water, ect...) which can also lead to more harm in your life and quite possibly death.

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Social media causes more harm than good because it's doing damage to your mental health. Social media has been shown to act like gambling or recreational drugs: " the constant stream of retweets, likes , and shares from these sites cause the brain's reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction seen with drugs like cocaine." This shows

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Social media causes more good than harm because it allows everybody to have connections and feel accepted. The article "Pros & Cons of Social Media" states "Social media helps people from diverse backgrounds who have similar identities, interests, or goals can find each other easily". Social media allows us to expand our social circle from the limited pool that we have in real life to almost everybody in the world. People have the ability to form meaningful different relationships, learn things they might've not been exposed to in real life, and even if you can't find a community that accepts you with the resources you have, you can find one online.

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Social media causes more harm than good because of the spread of misinformation. According to procon.org, "Human biases play an important role: Since we’re more likely to react to content that taps into our existing grievances and beliefs, inflammatory tweets will generate quick engagement." When people see content on social media that they agree with and believe, that can cause things that may not be true to be spread around the media.

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Social media allows for people to feel more accepted and have support from others online. In the article, it states that "67% felt they had people to support them, and 58% felt more accepted because of social media". This shows how people are able to use social media to connect with others in the same way they would in-person. This is important because it shows how social media is another way for people to express themselves and get support for others who are feeling the same way as them. Social media creates a space where people can feel accepted and have support if they don't feel accepted or supported in-person

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Social media negatively affects society by causing addiction and dependence on technology. Social media is compared to recreational drugs: “The constant stream of retweets, likes, and shares from these sites cause the brain’s reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction seen with drugs like cocaine,” according to the Addiction Center. Like any addiction, our brains want us to do what feels best. By partaking in social media, we give brains the satisfaction they are craving ...

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Social media causes more harm than good because it gives an outlet for people to bully others without consequence. According to Pew Research Center, "59% of American teens had been bullied online, including offensive name-calling (42%), false rumors(32%), unsolicited receipt of explicit images (25%)."

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Social Media causes more harm than good because it promotes an increase in mental health struggles. According to Pew Research Center, 59% of American teens have faced bullying online. This can have a huge impact on teenage lives due to the state of development they are in. Teenage self-esteem is often low due to puberty and hormonal changes. A lack of connection with peers or criticism from them can make a teenager feel isolated and unworthy. When ones self esteem collapse in this way, they are at a increased risk for anxiety, depression, and potentially suicide. Looking at the statistic, it can be seen this isn't a minority problem, but a majority problem. Therefore, social media bullying affects a majority of teens and needs to be eliminated.

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Social media causes more harm than good because it leads to physical and mental issues in a huge portion of users. According to the Pew Research center, "59% of American teens had been bullied online, including offensive name-calling (42%), false rumors (32%), unsolicited receipt of explicit images (25%)," and many more forms of mistreatment. According to the article Social Media - Pros and Cons, digital addiction causes "anxiety, depression, mood swings, and a lack of interest in the real world". In addition, victims of cyberbullying were "more than twice as likely to self-harm and enact suicidal behavior". Almost three fifths of all teenagers in America have experienced online bullying. This means that deep mental issues like anxiety and depression are becoming the norm rather than the exception. This is especially horrible when you consider that teenagers' minds are still developing, meaning they are much more influenced by what they see online. These mental issues have very dangerous physical effects.

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Social Media causes more good than harm. It has become a tool to have new friends that share similar interests no matter location, as well as maintain friendships and support towards one another. Studies have shown that 80% of teens felt more connected to friends, and 67% felt they had people to support them. These statistics prove a high percentage of teens have a good relationship with others due to the use of social media and its attributes.

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Social media causes more harm than good because it increases privacy risks across the internet. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) states that " Information gathered from social media can be used by insurers to deny health coverage or home insurance, businesses to deny employment, and others to make decisions contrary to users’ best interests." This is important because social media can prevent people from being hired which then harms their ability to find work and support themselves.