G07: I&S Why do we Fight: 1. Social Media

Our lives are affected by the internet everyday. Think about the ways we interact with each other on social media, what we share about ourselves, how we get our news, and the games we play. But with these possibilities come challenges, like companies collecting private information about our online behavior, people spreading hate and hurting each other, and misinformation being spread online. How can you navigate these risks?

Around seven out of ten Americans (72%) use social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, up from 26% in 2008. [26] [189]. On social media sites, users may develop biographical profiles, communicate with friends and strangers, do research, and share thoughts, photos, music, links, and more.