False Consciousness and Social Media- Facebook Edition

“The social media network has become an outsize player in crafting our understanding of the events that take place around us. … But only today are some realizing how powerful its influence has become. On Facebook, people were told the world was either a disaster, or seeing monumental progress. On Facebook, a Trump victory was likely, or a Clinton win was all but assured. On Facebook, the thoughts in your head turned into news articles you liked, turned into things you could share. On Facebook, everyone and no one could hear you scream.”