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How Social Media Boosts Polarization

The Horizons Tracker

It’s increasingly well understood that social media users are exhausted by the extreme political content appearing in their feeds. However, in the context of modern, diverse, and intricate communities, particularly in the realm of social media, these inherent learning biases become less effective.

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Boosting Political Engagement Among The Young

The Horizons Tracker

Young citizens globally exhibit low voter turnout, resulting in political parties neglecting issues of importance to the youth, such as climate change and well-paid employment. Given the widespread use of social media in the country, particularly Facebook, which is utilized by 70.5%

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The Role Of Politics In Determining Who We Follow On Twitter

The Horizons Tracker

Research from the University of Exeter Business School explores how central politics is in deciding the kind of people we follow on the social network. “Americans are much more likely to be socially connected to those with similar political beliefs, both in daily life and on social media, ” the researchers say.

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Ethical Politics In A Digital Age

The Horizons Tracker

Despite the initial optimism surrounding the Arab Spring, it’s probably fair to say that the overall perception of social media’s role in modern politics is a negative one. With the presidential election in the US on the horizon, there is understandable concern about the role social media will play in the battle.

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December Leadership Development Carnival

Michael Lee Stallard

I am honored to host the December installment of the Leadership Development Carnival, a collection of helpful leadership advice from top bloggers. Many of this month’s featured posts focus on specific leadership skills we all need to develop. Learn more about cultivating this mindset in “ Creative Innovation as a Leadership Mindset.”.

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Leadership & Political Correctness | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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Social Media Demystified

N2Growth Blog

If you find all the noise around social media to be confusing, rest assured that you’re not alone. Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside. When markets make a major move, you either move with them or get run over by them.

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