#Zaama, does social media pose a threat to society?
With the outbreak of the so-called Arab revolutions, social media took on a new resonance, particularly on the Facebook platform, where young people shared photos and videos of popular movements, as well as data and information. Later, this influence grew to the point where social media platforms were used as a resource by traditional media, opinion leaders, and even decision-makers. However, it was also the site of much violence, ideological polarization, and the spread of rumors, among other negative effects that emerged over the last ten years.
With the outbreak of the so-called Arab revolutions, social media took on a new resonance, particularly on the Facebook platform, where young people shared photos and videos of popular movements, as well as data and information. Later, this influence grew to the point where social media platforms were used as a resource by traditional media, opinion leaders, and even decision-makers. However, it was also the site of much violence, ideological polarization, and the spread of rumors, among other negative effects that emerged over the last ten years. This prompts us to raise the following topic for discussion and inquiry today: #Zaama, does social media pose a threat to society?
