Social Media Revolution Series
TikTok claims ‘tongue scrapers’ can cure bad breath – here’s what the evidence actually says
Mar 13, 2024 10:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Most of us know how important it is to brush and floss if we want a healthy smile. But some people on TikTok are suggesting that this isnt enough and that if you really want good oral health, you need to use a tongue...
Social Media Revolution Series
5 dental TikTok trends you probably shouldn't try at home
Jan 11, 2024 03:29 am UTC| Life
TikTok is full of videos that demonstrate DIY hacks, from up-cycling tricks to cooking tips. Meanwhile, a growing number of TikTok videos offer tips to help you save money and time at the dentist. But do they...
Social Media Revolution Series
Digital platforms like TikTok could help China extend its censorship regime across borders
Dec 12, 2023 15:58 pm UTC| Technology
Chinas drive to expand its influence through soft power mechanisms like censorship is coming into sharper focus, especially under Xi Jinpings leadership. Recently, the social media app TikTok has become a prominent symbol...
Social Media Revolution Series
Online 'likes' for toxic social media posts prompt more − and more hateful − messages
Dec 05, 2023 09:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The rampant increase of hate messages on social media is a scourge in todays technology-infused society. Racism, homophobia, xenophobia and even personal attacks on people who have the audacity to disagree with someone...
Social Media Revolution Series
Social media content in times of war: an expert guide on how to keep violence off your feeds
Nov 05, 2023 20:34 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also and has, often become a toxic environment for spreading...
Social Media Revolution Series
Community radio: young South Africans are helping shape the news through social media
Oct 23, 2023 08:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The number of South African internet users has nearly doubled in the past decade. One 2023 study of 45 developed countries suggests that South Africans even lead the world when it comes to the amount of time spent in front...
Social Media Revolution Series
Social media algorithms warp how people learn from each other, research shows
Aug 22, 2023 04:23 am UTC| Technology
Peoples daily interactions with online algorithms affect how they learn from others, with negative consequences including social misperceptions, conflict and the spread of misinformation, my colleagues and I have...