Do you ever feel overwhelmed by information on social media? Here are some reflection prompts and tips to help you navigate and meaningfully engage with your feed.
Reflect on Social Media Use
- What is your motivation for each platform you engage with?
- How do the things you consume online impact your actions?
- How do you choose who you follow?
- Do you tend to engage with content that is the most convenient to access, or do you play an active role in searching for information?
- How do your social media habits make you feel, and do you engage with intention?
While social media can be a powerful tool for connecting with friends, sharing information, and community organizing, it also poses some risks when it becomes someone’s primary source of information.
About 1 in 5 Americans get their political news primarily from social media, but they have significantly less political knowledge overall.
Navigate and manage social media consumption by…
Learning:
- Follow reputable sources, especially if they’re local
- Fact check what you read and check for citations
Going Offline:
- Take your learning off social media, and research more about topics that interest you
- Have conversations with friends to process what you’ve learned about
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Written by Alice Liu. Illustration by Susu Schwaber.
