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The Evolution of Social Media, from the Telegraph to Facebook

July 28th, 2025 · No Comments

If you dig into the past, social media has been around way before Facebook and X, in a simpler form but still allowing remote communication between people. It may have started with the 18th century Telegraph invented by Henry, which at first just rang a bell at the other end of the line, but a […]

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Tags: Computers · History & World Cultures · Internet · Smart phones · Social Media

Are Social Media’s Algorithms Manipulated to Amplify Controversy?

July 13th, 2025 · No Comments

The time I spend on social media has been steadily declining. It’s hard to ignore the growing awareness that these platforms are allegedly engineered to amplify controversy and boost engagement, often by exposing people to opposing views in ways that provoke emotional reactions. This kind of engagement translates directly into profit, simply by keeping users […]

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Tags: Internet · Psychology · Social Media