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 7:12 PM
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...
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 6:42 PM
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.
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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...
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-...
Post 1-The privacy paradox means people say they care about privacy but still share personal info online. We trade safety for likes, connection, or convenience. This shows how our online identity is built from what we share — even when we try to protect it.
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Post 1-The privacy paradox means people say they care about privacy but still share personal info online. We trade safety for likes, connection, or convenience. This shows how our online identity is built from what we share — even when we try to protect it.
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...
Post 3-Short explainer of the Streisand effect
The psychological mechanism (reactance/curiosity) behind why suppression attracts attention connect suppression to identity-revelations online.
URL: www.verywellmind.com/streisand-ef...
The psychological mechanism (reactance/curiosity) behind why suppression attracts attention connect suppression to identity-revelations online.
URL: www.verywellmind.com/streisand-ef...
October 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Post 3-Short explainer of the Streisand effect
The psychological mechanism (reactance/curiosity) behind why suppression attracts attention connect suppression to identity-revelations online.
URL: www.verywellmind.com/streisand-ef...
The psychological mechanism (reactance/curiosity) behind why suppression attracts attention connect suppression to identity-revelations online.
URL: www.verywellmind.com/streisand-ef...
Post 2-Smithsonian article about the cartoon’s cultural impact (Oct 2023)
shows how the cartoon entered mainstream discourse about online identity.
Smithsonian Magazine
URL: www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
shows how the cartoon entered mainstream discourse about online identity.
Smithsonian Magazine
URL: www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
October 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Post 2-Smithsonian article about the cartoon’s cultural impact (Oct 2023)
shows how the cartoon entered mainstream discourse about online identity.
Smithsonian Magazine
URL: www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
shows how the cartoon entered mainstream discourse about online identity.
Smithsonian Magazine
URL: www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...
Post 1- New Yorker cartoon reproduction
The cartoon is the assignment’s anchor image; it visualizes anonymity and identity-passing in one frame.
URL: smg.media.mit.edu/library/stei...
The cartoon is the assignment’s anchor image; it visualizes anonymity and identity-passing in one frame.
URL: smg.media.mit.edu/library/stei...
October 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Post 1- New Yorker cartoon reproduction
The cartoon is the assignment’s anchor image; it visualizes anonymity and identity-passing in one frame.
URL: smg.media.mit.edu/library/stei...
The cartoon is the assignment’s anchor image; it visualizes anonymity and identity-passing in one frame.
URL: smg.media.mit.edu/library/stei...