Surviving Social Media and Its “Double-Edged” Sword of Damocles (Volume 2, Episode 8)

Surviving Social Media and Its “Double-Edged” Sword of Damocles (Volume 2, Episode 8)

Author: Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions April 28, 2024 Duration: 16:46
Angela and Davey reflect on Dr. Howie Knoff's April 27, 2024 Blog that uses the parable of the Sword of Damocles to illustrate the potentially devastating consequences of uncontrolled social media use. They discuss how Dr. Howie details a colleague's public relations disaster stemming from an ill-advised social media post, highlighting the importance of humility, self-control, and thoughtful communication. Your hosts offer five key takeaways for safe social media practices and discusses the role of algorithms in shaping online experiences. They relate all of this to schools and education, concluding by emphasizing the need for media literacy education to mitigate the risks associated with social media.

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