Media and the Digital Age
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Media and the Digital Age

Analyze the impact of mass media, social networks, and digital technology on society. Investigate issues of misinformation, privacy, and the creation of echo chambers.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H1 General Paper (8881) Syllabus Content: Scientific and Technological IssuesSEAB H1 General Paper (8881) Assessment Objective 2: Application and Evaluation

About This Topic

Analyze the impact of mass media, social networks, and digital technology on society. Investigate issues of misinformation, privacy, and the creation of echo chambers.

Key Questions

  1. How has social media transformed public discourse?
  2. What are the dangers of fake news and misinformation?
  3. Should governments regulate the internet?

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