The Power of the Media · Justice and Ethics

Social Media and Echo Chambers

Investigating how algorithms and social media platforms impact political discourse and polarization.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the spread of misinformation online threaten the health of a democracy?
  2. 2What would a just policy look like for regulating hate speech on private platforms?
  3. 3Who should decide the limits of free speech in online spaces?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - DemocracyNCCA: Junior Cycle - Global Citizenship
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic State
Unit: The Power of the Media
Period: Justice and Ethics

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