Wise Information Consumption on Social Media

Navigating the Digital Age: Becoming a Responsible Netizen

The internet offers a wealth of information, but it's crucial to be aware of the challenges. Online content can be filtered, biased, and even fabricated. Social media, in particular, has unfortunately become a breeding ground for fake news and disinformation. So, how can we become responsible and smart netizens in this complex digital landscape?

Dapat Choosy delves into this critical issue, exploring how social media can be a powerful tool for nation-building – but only if we are choosy about how we engage online. We'll examine the ways to critically evaluate information and contribute positively to online discourse.

What You'll Learn:

• Social Media Risks: Understand the dangers of social media, especially when misused as a weapon instead of a tool for social good.
• Algorithms & Bias: Discover how social media algorithms contribute to filtered and biased viewpoints online. Learn how these systems shape what we see and how to recognize their influence.
• Polarization & Echo Chambers: Explore how online polarization, filter bubbles, and echo chambers reinforce existing biases and contribute to unhealthy online conversations.
• The Business of Disinformation: Uncover the business behind fake news and how it fuels the rapid spread of disinformation.
• Combating Disinformation: Learn simple ways to combat online disinformation and protect yourself from becoming a victim. Develop practical strategies for identifying and avoiding false information.

Featuring Experts:

• Instructor: Christine from Pinas Forward Academy
• Interviewer: Shai from Pinas Forward Academy
• Guest Experts:
  • Prof. Jonathan Ong
  • Prof. Jason Vincent Cabañes

About Dapat Choosy & Pinas Forward:

Dapat Choosy is a key component of Pinas Forward’s Citizenship LIT-eracies – “LIT,” a term embraced by young people to signify excellence and extraordinary impact. Pinas Forward empowers individuals to transform aspirations into action, building stronger communities through concrete initiatives. We believe in creating movers from dreamers.

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