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In this assignment you are asked to answer the following three questions. The answer for each question should be up to 1 page long. This paper should not be longer than a total of three pages (not including the appendix), typed in standard font (Time New Roman or Arial) size 12, 1.5 lines spacing, justified (aligned both to the left and the right margins), with Normal margins! (i.e., 3.18 cm left/right and 2.54 cm top/bottom). The assignment should be uploaded in a word format. Writing style should be academic, clear and succinct. Use proper academic reference whenever you rely on sources, either printed or electronic. Submission date:
1. During the course we have discussed the importance of understanding the notion of "context collapse" while discussing the connection between Facebook usage, and social capital. a. Please explain the meaning of "context collapse", and provide one example for how "context collapse" can affect the way people use technology (in your explanation, please elaborate on how the change in the way people use technology derives from "context collapse"). b. Please explain how "context collapse" can affect the potential of social networking sites (such as Facebook) to enhance the social capital of their users.
2. On November 9th, 2023, the following report about how Online Antisemitism Increased after Hamas Attack1 was released by the ADL. The article discusses how the Center for Tech and Society at ADL has documented a surge in online antisemitic hate since the Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7. The report concludes with recommendation on how social media companies should moderate content during times of war. a. Part of the need for moderation by social media companies, is the understanding of the potential effect of these platforms. Please provide a brief description of two studies that examined social influence (these studies can be taken from what we've discussed in class, or from your class readings). When describing these two studies, please explain how they ruled out homophily as an alternative explanation for their findings. b. Based on what you have learned in the course, please explain how platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram (or other social networking sites) are increasing the spread of Antisemitic posts? c. Please provide one example of potential reaction to such Antisemitic content. In your answer please also discuss how homophily can serve as an alternative explanation to the claim that the Antisemitic posts leas to the discussed reaction.
3. In class we have discussed the Werther's effect presented by David Phillips, in Christakis and Fowler's book "Connected" (chapter 4). a. On May 2017, the following article about Chris Cornell's suicide2 was published on the CNN website. Please read the article, and analyze it 1 Online Antisemitism Increased after Hamas Attack: https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/onlineantisemit... 2 Singer Chris Cornell hanged himself, medical examiner says: https://edition.cnn.com/2017/05/18/entertainment/c... based on David Phillips' notion of the "Werther's effect". In your analysis, please define Werther's effect (as it relates to the literary, historical and social context discussed in class). Please also explain what the expected influence of Chris Cornell's suicide on suicide rates is, based on the notion of "Werther's effect". b. In your opinion, can the "Werther effect" explain mass suicide events such as the ones that took place within the communities of David Korash (1993) or Jim Jons (1973)? Please elaborate. c. On July 2017, the following article about the death of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park singer3 was published on the NYT website. Please read the article. Then explain the two types of suicide cascades discussed in class. Following this explanation, please explain which of the two types of cascades, can best explain the suicide discussed in this article. 3 Chester Bennington, Linkin Park Singer, Is Dead at 41: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/20/arts/music/ches...
i have submitted some files that can help answer the questions from our class discussions. (you can use google for the Werther effect)
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