Hello future IB all-star! ๐ This piece is quite interesting, isn't it? It explores the concept of social media and its power to cross boundaries, using the real-world example of Angela Merkel and Anas Modamani. It's like stepping into a virtual world where everyone is connected, yet divided, at the same time. Imagine it like Fortnite, but with memes and political debates.
๐ Let's dive in and decipher it!
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Hello future IB all-star! ๐ This piece is quite interesting, isn't it? It explores the concept of social media and its power to cross boundaries, using the real-world example of Angela Merkel and Anas Modamani. It's like stepping into a virtual world where everyone is connected, yet divided, at the same time. Imagine it like Fortnite, but with memes and political debates.
๐ Let's dive in and decipher it!
The story discusses a photograph of Angela Merkel and Anas Modamani, a refugee. It's kind of like that iconic Oscar selfie by Ellen DeGeneres but with a more political edge. This image received worldwide attention, just like any viral content, painting a picture of the refugee plight and a potential political response.
But, and here's the twist, it also split opinions on social media. It's as if people were on two different teams in a video game, fighting for their own goals. ๐ฎ This highlights the power of social media in creating, or intensifying, different viewpoints.
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Social media polarizes and mobilizes
The story discusses a photograph of Angela Merkel and Anas Modamani, a refugee. It's kind of like that iconic Oscar selfie by Ellen DeGeneres but with a more political edge. This image received worldwide attention, just like any viral content, painting a picture of the refugee plight and a potential political response.
But, and here's the twist, it also split opinions on social media. It's as if people were on two different teams in a video game, fighting for their own goals. ๐ฎ This highlights the power of social media in creating, or intensifying, different viewpoints.