Problem
A. According to "But I Saw It on Facebook," what are some of the consequences of the spread of false medical information on Facebook?
B. What causal explanations do the authors offer for why such misinformation spreads so easily on social media?
C. The authors ask for Facebook to revise is algorithm to control the spread of misinformation. Do you think is a good solution? What else do you think would help reduce the spread of dangerous misinformation?
D. According Seth Stephens-Davidowitz in "Don't Let Facebook Make You Miserable," why is it unhealthy to compare our lives to the lives of others as portrayed on social media? Feel free to make a personal connection here.
E. How are Google searches a form of "digital truth serum?" In other words, what do Google searches reveal that social media post do not?
F. What are some important concerns shared by both articles?
G. What broader issues regarding digital media do these articles raise for you?