Author: Lauren K. Downs

We live in a time of unprecedented circulation. Information-sharing is at its peak, and anything can be posted on social media and reach millions of people in seconds. This ease of communication provides many benefits, enabling real-time conversation with others, sharing emergent news, and bringing people closer digitally when physical distance is a problem. This has been especially beneficial for activist groups or other social groups who can find a sense of community in these online spaces and converse synchronously. Unfortunately, this constant stream of communication comes with drawbacks. With so much information posted every moment, there is little to no…