TheScreenEffect

 The digital age has been an adjustment for so many. It has allowed individuals to be constantly informed and be given any information needed in just a few clicks on the go. Within this comes the ability to receive notifications and instant information straight to the home screen of a cellphone. These applications give access to local, national, and global information straight to their screens, but is this good for individuals to have or is it a way for the convenience to become a problem at large. Impact of Political Notifications     There is no shortage of information from mainstream media to alternative news sources. There is tons of information pushed to cellphones daily and gives users access straight to their fingertips. This has reshaped political information in so many ways: 1. 24/7 Access to Information: Users can access breaking news at any time at any point during the day. In a culture where being connected is at an all-time high, this allows for information t...

      In a cultural age where social media platforms have an insane influence on global conversations, TikTok is the social platform where there are the most issues. With an app built to keep you addicted to short-form videos, millions of people all over the world spend hours a day on TikTok scrolling. Behind all of the hours of content watching lies a complex problem within the privacy concerns and politics tied to the Chinese government.  Chinese Impact on TikTok     ByteDance, a Chinese company that owns social media platforms has been in huge intense talks and controversy regarding its policy breaching the privacy of users and creating problems. The concern stems from China's strict internet censorship laws and its National Intelligence Law, which gives Chinese companies an obligation to co-parent with state intelligence laws. Thus creating an issue within TikTok which allows for the app to be a tool for China to use as surveillance and propaganda withi...

 Social Media has created an era where information travels at the speed of clicks. With the different amount of social media platforms and the billions of social media users it creates a battleground for constant statements and opinions. With the content going up so much there is a phenomenon of viralality and the potential for more and more people to see it.  The Spiral of Going Viral What is the term viral? It is when a piece of media information is circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another. Political people have tapped in and started to jump on the viral potential, crafting messages designed to provoke strong reactions or resonate deeply with specific audiences. memes, short videos, and catchy slogans have become to centerpiece of digital viralality. Below is a link that talks through viral politics. https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/viralpolitics The Impact on Politics Here are several ways that the viral nature has created a new way of communication in p...

           In the modern age where everything is done digitally and there is instant access to everything at our fingertips the influence of social media is at an all-time high. Platforms like TikTok and Facebook have taken over as tools. These tools have created people who shape public opinion by influencing so many different choices in behaviors and outcomes, in events like elections. The Rise of Social Media in Politics With Billions of users worldwide and so many different platforms like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. These social media channels allow for instant access to real-time discussions and opinions of one another over the internet. Social Media has democratized political participation, allowing for individuals to voice their opinions, organize their thoughts, show their movements, and challenge traditional power structures.  The Spread of Misinformation and Disinformation     While social media has this huge potential ...

     Of the biggest things of today's age when it comes to politics is that social media impact is becoming more and more significant. Among all the different stars and celebrities on TikTok, one of them is Jeff Jackson, a Congressman with a voice of the people. Jackson has been able to captivate audiences and amplify his message in the traditional political boundaries he shares. https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffjacksonnc?lang=en A New Approach to Politics      Jackson's approach to social media is authentic and holds a new level of transparency in social media and politics. Unlike many politicians were purely use social media to self-promote themselves, Jackson uses it as a way to share his perspective on politics in a seemingly transparent way of bringing information and awareness to the current things going on in Congress. He posts videos that include Q&As and a way for viewers to voice their own concerns on the matter.  Important Issues   ...