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  It's not impossible to be a wallflower Written By: Mireia Bustamante Social media tends to have this certain impression that bounces from one person to another. For example, what happens to one person may influence others to be exactly like them; if not,  it will persuade them to buy or get exactly what that person has. It's the influence of the media. The Perks of Being A Wallflower is one of the movies that gave me a good perspective on anti-socialism and showed me the sides of teenagers and how they are surrounded by many different people. One character in the movie, Charlie, was a very antisocial depressed teenager who did not have many friends going into high school until he met two people who then became very close to him. They called him a wallflower as he was happy with how he was with his personality and did not change for anybody, instead, \ he was accepted to be who he was. Comparing this to social media nowadays, nobody can be called a wallflower, or at least ma...

  We see what we say  Written By Mireia Bustamante  What is echo chambering?  In echo chambering, individuals surround themselves with information, opinions,  and ideas solely based on their adamant beliefs. In this environment, individuals are shielded from alternative points of view or diverse perspectives that can potentially challenge our existing beliefs.  Echo chambering is often used in social media algorithms, and many platforms like Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok in particular personalize content based on the users' interests. Past behaviors create a feedback loop where apps only show content based on previous searches, likes, and viewed media.  Echo chambers can reinforce common ground, but they also can contribute to the spread of misinformation and fake news. People are more likely to spread information contributing to their beliefs.  Where do we see it?  We see it all around us, first of all. For example, in a political discussio...