CNN Smerconish June 4, 2024 13:08:00
Bind together successful democracies. social capital which is extensive, social networks with high levels of trust, strong institutions and shared stories. social media has weakened all three. how did that happen? >> so, when social media came out, when the major platforms around 2003, 2004 come out, there are just ways that people can put up stuff about them, photos of their kids, connect with other people, communication is good. what changes was 2009 when facebook introduces the like button, it gets much more engaging, things can go viral. later on in 2013 we get threaded comments which enco...