Flint & Steel Vol. 10 Launch | Your Phone Is Listening: Society and Secrets on Social Media
The launch marked the release of Flint & Steel Vol. 10 | Social Media: Playground, Battlefield, Abyss.
The launch event was held on Thursday, 30 November 2023 at Pocket Bar, Grey Lynn, Auckland. Attendees could enjoy dinner and drinks at the venue.
Former Digital Media Advisor to Australia’s 30th Prime Minister Jisoo Kim discussed the extent to which mobile devices may listen to their users. She unpacked how algorithms determine what people see and shape behaviour. Jisoo also explained how misinformation and other social media-related challenges affect politics at local and global levels.
The launch celebrated the release of Flint & Steel Vol. 10 and its examination of social media’s influence on society.
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Flint & Steel Vol. 10 | Social Media: Playground, Battlefield, Abyss
Social media has immense power to connect and divide us. Its reach and speed provide opportunities for good and harm multiplied exponentially. We must understand its potential and hazards to make the most of it. Social networks enable niche communities but also isolate us in filter bubbles. While social media democratises communication, it facilitates surveillance, oversharing, and blurs the line between public and private. We must take personal responsibility for our online behaviour, supplementing digital connections with embodied experiences. Prudent regulations can curb abuse of these systems and safeguard data rights. We must use social media with wisdom, care, and responsibility to harness its potential while mitigating its hazards.