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Oct 2023
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The Truth About Social Media Platforms

Alyson Stoner
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Over 95 million photos and videos are posted on Instagram daily. Some people turn content creation into a livelihood and become digital influencers. Yet, rarely do they consider the deep inner workings of the platforms, who’s behind them, and the ways they’re intertwined with capitalism, politics, culture, and human well-being. Alyson shares their personal foray into social media during the Camp Rock concert tour in 2010, and questions about ethics and safety of child influencers (and everyone) online. 

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