Social media and Information

3 page essay Write a short essay prompt shown below. Essay should be 2 pages in length, double
spaced, Times New Roman 12.
Prompt: After reading the “The Dark Psychology of Social Networks,” provide you
thoughts on the article.
Some questions you might consider: What should social media platforms do to make
content which is relevant to you, yet which allows you to see viewpoints which differ
from yours? Who should decide what information we should have access to? Should
social media platforms filter what you see in your newsfeed? Why or why not? Are
there things we can each do to ensure we access good information? Are there policies
the government should pursue to encourage access to better information? What are
the implications of this for society?
Additional notes: Be sure to justify your conclusions using logical, sound reasoning. In
your writing, be sure you have a strong thesis; organize your information with effective
transitions & sequencing of ideas