Social Media Assessment

Who was the primary founder of Facebook? (Don’t overthink it!)

One of the co-founders of Facebook, Chris Hughes, has called for the government to do what in an effort to lessen its parent company’s stronghold over the social media world? (Please select all that apply)

• Develop an agency or commission to specifically monitor and police social media.

• Rollback purchases of other social media companies such as WhatsApp and Instagram.

• Merge Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok and have them be run by the government.

• Restrict all Facebook usage to occur only between 7am and 10pm in each user’s local time zone.

• Eliminate the “Like” button, users with fake names, and users who have not earned a high school diploma.

What are some movements that have been aided and supported by social media? (Please select all that apply).

• Arab Spring

• ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

• #LoveWins

• #MeToo

• Black Lives Matter

In 2 or 3 sentences, using key ideas that we have studied and discussed in class, explain your understanding of the comment, “social media creates a fleeting culture.”

What formal documentation in the United States Constitution prevents the U.S. Government from censoring the speech of its citizens?

After watching “The Social Dilemma” documentary, what is one part of the film that really resonated with you? Has this inspired you to change your behavior or alter your perspective on social media? (You will be scored on your ability to exhibit comprehension of the film, not on your opinions or beliefs.)

In what year did Instagram enter the competitive social media market?

When did Snapchat launch for the first time?

As of 2022, how many social media users are there?

Who is the owner of X/Twitter?

• Mark Cuban

• Jason Calacanis

• Tristan Harris

• Elon Musk