How Social Media Impacted the U.S. Election

The transcript explores the role of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in shaping public discourse and political outcomes. It discusses how technology has removed traditional gatekeepers, allowing direct communication and altering the media landscape. The conversation touches on historical media influences, such as the Nixon-Kennedy debate, and compares them to current trends. It also examines Facebook's editorial role and the responsibility of users in choosing and consuming news. The discussion concludes with the empowering potential of these platforms, enabling global participation in shaping ideas and debates.

How has technology changed the role of traditional media in political conversations?

• It has increased the power of traditional media.

• It has removed the role of gatekeepers and intermediaries.

• It has decreased the importance of social media.

• It has made traditional media more influential.

What is a potential issue with Facebook's algorithm in terms of news dissemination?

• It only shows news from verified sources.

• It filters out all negative news.

• It prioritizes news based on user engagement, which can lead to misinformation.

• It always provides accurate information.

What responsibility do social media platforms have regarding the news shared on their sites?

• To only allow news from government sources.

• To ban all political content.

• To facilitate access to information and allow users to choose what they see.

• To completely control and filter all news content.

How do social media platforms empower individuals globally?

• By enabling the dissemination of ideas without traditional barriers.

• By allowing only local news to be shared.

• By restricting access to information.

• By limiting discussions to specific regions.

What does the transcript suggest about the level of voter information over the years?

• Voters are more informed now than ever before.

• Voters are less informed now than in the past.

• Voters are more confused now than in the past.

• There is no evidence of a change in the level of voter information.