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Episodes
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
In this episode of Digital Christianity, explore the subtle but significant ways TikTok potentially harms its users. Delve into the concerns raised by Dr. O. Alan Noble about the platform's algorithm-driven content that can distort perceptions of beauty and encourage detrimental filter bubbles. Discover insights on the hidden pressures of social media, the dangers of glorifying mental health struggles, and the potential consequences of these digital interactions on the youth. With references to articles and discussions on the future of social media platforms, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider the role and impact of TikTok in their lives.
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/11/g-s1-27676/tiktok-redacted-documents-in-teen-safety-lawsuit-revealed
https://www.honest-broker.com/p/are-social-media-platforms-the-next