Post-4 — References
Sources used:
photos from instagram, google and videos on YouTube protests (#MahsaAmini)
BBC News (2021). Indian Farmer Protest coverage & citizen videos
Instagram . How citizen journalism is changing news reporting
TikTok, Instagram
Sources used:
photos from instagram, google and videos on YouTube protests (#MahsaAmini)
BBC News (2021). Indian Farmer Protest coverage & citizen videos
Instagram . How citizen journalism is changing news reporting
TikTok, Instagram
November 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Post-4 — References
Sources used:
photos from instagram, google and videos on YouTube protests (#MahsaAmini)
BBC News (2021). Indian Farmer Protest coverage & citizen videos
Instagram . How citizen journalism is changing news reporting
TikTok, Instagram
Sources used:
photos from instagram, google and videos on YouTube protests (#MahsaAmini)
BBC News (2021). Indian Farmer Protest coverage & citizen videos
Instagram . How citizen journalism is changing news reporting
TikTok, Instagram
This photos shows how citizen recordings spread awareness globally.”
A clear example from the last five years is #MahsaAmini 2022-2023, where videos filmed on people's phones spread globally and helped bring international attention to the protests.
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This photos shows how citizen recordings spread awareness globally.”
This citizen video, photos shows first-hand coverage that mainstream media reported later.”
Example- During the Indian farmer protest 2020-2021, farmers shared videos, photos of marches, police actions, and demonstrations online. Mainstream media often reported events only after these citizen videos spread widely allover the world.
check out this video
share.google/WzjL0Rc3NY62...
check out this video
share.google/WzjL0Rc3NY62...
November 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This citizen video, photos shows first-hand coverage that mainstream media reported later.”
POST 3, Q2 — Citizen Journalism
Citizen journalism is when everyday people use their phones or social media to report news. This challenges traditional media because citizens can share events instantly, often before news outlets arrive. It gives communities power to tell their own stories.
Citizen journalism is when everyday people use their phones or social media to report news. This challenges traditional media because citizens can share events instantly, often before news outlets arrive. It gives communities power to tell their own stories.
November 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
POST 3, Q2 — Citizen Journalism
Citizen journalism is when everyday people use their phones or social media to report news. This challenges traditional media because citizens can share events instantly, often before news outlets arrive. It gives communities power to tell their own stories.
Citizen journalism is when everyday people use their phones or social media to report news. This challenges traditional media because citizens can share events instantly, often before news outlets arrive. It gives communities power to tell their own stories.
Post-2 , Q1: cell phones and activism
Cell Phones have become one of the strongest tools for modern activism because they let people record and share injustice immediately. This gives power to regular individual instead of only authorities or traditional news outlets.
Cell Phones have become one of the strongest tools for modern activism because they let people record and share injustice immediately. This gives power to regular individual instead of only authorities or traditional news outlets.
November 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Post-2 , Q1: cell phones and activism
Cell Phones have become one of the strongest tools for modern activism because they let people record and share injustice immediately. This gives power to regular individual instead of only authorities or traditional news outlets.
Cell Phones have become one of the strongest tools for modern activism because they let people record and share injustice immediately. This gives power to regular individual instead of only authorities or traditional news outlets.
POST 1 — Questions I Chose
#1
For this assignment, I am answering:
1. How cell phones give power to people in activism + Hawthorne Effect
2.How citizen journalism challenges traditional media + Hawthorne Effect
#1
For this assignment, I am answering:
1. How cell phones give power to people in activism + Hawthorne Effect
2.How citizen journalism challenges traditional media + Hawthorne Effect
November 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
POST 1 — Questions I Chose
#1
For this assignment, I am answering:
1. How cell phones give power to people in activism + Hawthorne Effect
2.How citizen journalism challenges traditional media + Hawthorne Effect
#1
For this assignment, I am answering:
1. How cell phones give power to people in activism + Hawthorne Effect
2.How citizen journalism challenges traditional media + Hawthorne Effect
#CancelCulture #ViralBacklash #Democratization #SocialMediaPower
BBC article: www.bbc.com/news/world-u...
BBC article: www.bbc.com/news/world-u...
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Post 2:
The democratization of the web allows everyday users to record and share content instantly. One careless act, amplified by algorithms and shares, can destroy social status quickly.
The democratization of the web allows everyday users to record and share content instantly. One careless act, amplified by algorithms and shares, can destroy social status quickly.
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Post 2:
The democratization of the web allows everyday users to record and share content instantly. One careless act, amplified by algorithms and shares, can destroy social status quickly.
The democratization of the web allows everyday users to record and share content instantly. One careless act, amplified by algorithms and shares, can destroy social status quickly.
Post 1:
In May 2020, Amy Cooper was filmed calling the police on a Black bird-watcher in Central Park. The video went viral across social media, leading to public outrage and job termination.
In May 2020, Amy Cooper was filmed calling the police on a Black bird-watcher in Central Park. The video went viral across social media, leading to public outrage and job termination.
November 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Post 1:
In May 2020, Amy Cooper was filmed calling the police on a Black bird-watcher in Central Park. The video went viral across social media, leading to public outrage and job termination.
In May 2020, Amy Cooper was filmed calling the police on a Black bird-watcher in Central Park. The video went viral across social media, leading to public outrage and job termination.
Thread Title: When the Web Turns Against You – Amy Cooper
“Central Park Karen”
“Central Park Karen”
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thread Title: When the Web Turns Against You – Amy Cooper
“Central Park Karen”
“Central Park Karen”
Post 3:
Without social media, Adam’s comedic voice might never have been discovered. His story shows how online social capital is built today: creativity + connection + shareable content = fame. He collaborated with brands.
Without social media, Adam’s comedic voice might never have been discovered. His story shows how online social capital is built today: creativity + connection + shareable content = fame. He collaborated with brands.
November 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Post 3:
Without social media, Adam’s comedic voice might never have been discovered. His story shows how online social capital is built today: creativity + connection + shareable content = fame. He collaborated with brands.
Without social media, Adam’s comedic voice might never have been discovered. His story shows how online social capital is built today: creativity + connection + shareable content = fame. He collaborated with brands.
Post 2:
Adam didn’t rely on Hollywood or traditional TV. The democratized web gave him access to an audience and algorithms that reward engagement. Viral posts + shares = global recognition. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok became his launchpad.
Adam didn’t rely on Hollywood or traditional TV. The democratized web gave him access to an audience and algorithms that reward engagement. Viral posts + shares = global recognition. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok became his launchpad.
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Post 2:
Adam didn’t rely on Hollywood or traditional TV. The democratized web gave him access to an audience and algorithms that reward engagement. Viral posts + shares = global recognition. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok became his launchpad.
Adam didn’t rely on Hollywood or traditional TV. The democratized web gave him access to an audience and algorithms that reward engagement. Viral posts + shares = global recognition. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok became his launchpad.
Post 1:
Adam Waheed (@adamw) became famous entirely through social media. Starting in 2018, his short comedy sketches went viral on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. By 2025, he has 61M+ followers. His humor about everyday life resonates globally.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQxSq79...
Adam Waheed (@adamw) became famous entirely through social media. Starting in 2018, his short comedy sketches went viral on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. By 2025, he has 61M+ followers. His humor about everyday life resonates globally.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQxSq79...
November 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Post 1:
Adam Waheed (@adamw) became famous entirely through social media. Starting in 2018, his short comedy sketches went viral on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. By 2025, he has 61M+ followers. His humor about everyday life resonates globally.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQxSq79...
Adam Waheed (@adamw) became famous entirely through social media. Starting in 2018, his short comedy sketches went viral on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube. By 2025, he has 61M+ followers. His humor about everyday life resonates globally.
www.instagram.com/reel/DQxSq79...
Thread Title: Digital Time Capsule – Adam Waheed: From Sketches to Millions
November 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Thread Title: Digital Time Capsule – Adam Waheed: From Sketches to Millions
Post 6- Reflection
The privacy paradox shows how our actions online shape identity. We want safety, but our posts tell our story.
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
The privacy paradox shows how our actions online shape identity. We want safety, but our posts tell our story.
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
October 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Post 6- Reflection
The privacy paradox shows how our actions online shape identity. We want safety, but our posts tell our story.
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
The privacy paradox shows how our actions online shape identity. We want safety, but our posts tell our story.
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
Post 5-Internet Society – digital footprints
Every click leaves a trace. Our online moves build a picture of who we are even when we try to hide it.
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
Every click leaves a trace. Our online moves build a picture of who we are even when we try to hide it.
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
October 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Post 5-Internet Society – digital footprints
Every click leaves a trace. Our online moves build a picture of who we are even when we try to hide it.
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
Every click leaves a trace. Our online moves build a picture of who we are even when we try to hide it.
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
Post 4- Tomorrow.bio explainer on why people share data
This article says people share data for convenience proving privacy worries don’t stop us from posting.
URL: tomorrow.bio/post/the-pri...
This article says people share data for convenience proving privacy worries don’t stop us from posting.
URL: tomorrow.bio/post/the-pri...
October 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Post 4- Tomorrow.bio explainer on why people share data
This article says people share data for convenience proving privacy worries don’t stop us from posting.
URL: tomorrow.bio/post/the-pri...
This article says people share data for convenience proving privacy worries don’t stop us from posting.
URL: tomorrow.bio/post/the-pri...
Post 3-Gen Z wants to be seen online but also stay private. This report shows how identity and sharing mix together.
URL: www.oliverwymanforum.com/gen-z/2023/a...
URL: www.oliverwymanforum.com/gen-z/2023/a...
October 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Post 3-Gen Z wants to be seen online but also stay private. This report shows how identity and sharing mix together.
URL: www.oliverwymanforum.com/gen-z/2023/a...
URL: www.oliverwymanforum.com/gen-z/2023/a...
Post 2-Pew Research (2023) found most people worry about privacy but still post online-showing the paradox in action.
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
October 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Post 2-Pew Research (2023) found most people worry about privacy but still post online-showing the paradox in action.
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
URL: www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-...
Question B-What impact does the privacy paradox have on the way we perceive and protect our privacy? You will need to start by explaining the streisand effect and privacy paradox.
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Question B-What impact does the privacy paradox have on the way we perceive and protect our privacy? You will need to start by explaining the streisand effect and privacy paradox.
Post 6-Reflection
Online identity can be fun or risky. Trying to hide things often makes them spread more. What we post shapes how others see us.
Online identity can be fun or risky. Trying to hide things often makes them spread more. What we post shapes how others see us.
October 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Post 6-Reflection
Online identity can be fun or risky. Trying to hide things often makes them spread more. What we post shapes how others see us.
Online identity can be fun or risky. Trying to hide things often makes them spread more. What we post shapes how others see us.
Post 5- Online privacy stories show how easy it is to lose control of identity once things are public.
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
October 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Post 5- Online privacy stories show how easy it is to lose control of identity once things are public.
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
URL: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2024/10...
Post 4-news incident
Shows a modern, real-world Streisand example where attempts to hide or ban content made it more visible.
URL: www.bbc.com/news/technol...
Shows a modern, real-world Streisand example where attempts to hide or ban content made it more visible.
URL: www.bbc.com/news/technol...
October 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Post 4-news incident
Shows a modern, real-world Streisand example where attempts to hide or ban content made it more visible.
URL: www.bbc.com/news/technol...
Shows a modern, real-world Streisand example where attempts to hide or ban content made it more visible.
URL: www.bbc.com/news/technol...