I took a class last year that involved examining the role of social media in our understanding of international issues. We looked at many social media frenzies like the one occurring right now, and asked, “Do we just share, like and comment to feel like we’ve done our bit of good for the day? Do these small actions really mean anything? Or are we just liking and sharing for the feel good factor, and not really educating ourselves on the underlying issues?” I have never had a class teach me to so critically question all the ways we can approach international issues, and I would like to urge you to think about how you are approaching them. Do you really care about them? Does the way you are choosing to care reflect your beliefs? Don’t get me wrong, I believe social media can be an incredible platform to convey messages, ideas, and initiate change – if we use it appropriately. All I’m asking is, don’t just do… think. Think about what you are doing, how is it contributing (positively or negatively) to the issue at hand, and are there better ways?
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