Social media, digital devices, and networked communication systems have become fully integrated into our everyday living experience. This e-book touches upon the human experience of contemporary trends that affect how we perceive ourselves, others, and society.
- A Historical Perspective
- What is Social Media?
- Metadata, Tracking, and the User’s Experience
- The Ethical Challenges of Online Behavioral Targeting (OBT)
- Virtual Companionship
- Digital Activism
- Hate Speech, Free Speech, and Anonymity
- Content Moderation and Deplatforming
- Socially Constructed Knowledge: Q & A Networks and Wikis