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Media Preferences Shape Our Political Views

The Horizons Tracker

Does the media influence people’s political views in a divided country? A recent MIT study reveals that it depends on what media people like and how we measure those preferences. Second, people with different media preferences in the survey often visited the same online news sites.

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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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The NFL’s Fumble Against Antisemitism and Racism on Social Media

Modern Servant Leader

The league is cozying up with social media platform “X” (formerly Twitter). Here’s the real kicker: The NFL’s audience and player base are as diverse as it gets, including folks who are directly impacted by the kind of hate brewing on “X.” The Final Whistle Actions speak louder than words.

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More Diverse Boards Do Better On ESG

The Horizons Tracker

.” “Therefore, firms should prioritize the independence, higher level of relevant education, experience, and monitoring skills of female directors in increasing boardroom gender diversity rather than blindly following corporate governance codes, regulations and social norms and avoiding pressure from regulators, society, media, and other (..)

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Social Media Provides More Diverse News Than We Expect

The Horizons Tracker

A common accusation against social media, and to a lesser extent search engines, is that they are biased in some way, and don’t provide a fair and robust portrayal of the news. Our friends may share things on social media, for example. Now, it’s far easier to stumble across news almost by chance.

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Generational Differences in the Workplace: Understanding and Embracing Generational Diversity

HR Digest

In this article, we will dive deep into the concept of generational diversity, explore the characteristics of each generation, and provide strategies for building a multigenerational workplace that thrives. What is Generational Diversity? They prefer to communicate through digital channels and social media.

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Diversity of a Different Persuasion

N2Growth Blog

Diversity is a complex issue because it comes in all shapes and sizes. As an Executive Recruiter, I have been asked to identify candidates who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and even geography. One type of diversity that has more recently begun to receive subtle yet perceptible attention is age diversity.

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