Like most young adults, my phone is always in my hand. Hours a day are spent searching for excitement, scrolling on the infinite dopamine machine. Sadly, much of the content that young people, like myself, see, is meaningless; and forgotten within seconds. That being said, a huge chunk of my learning does happen while scrolling. Here are my top 5 sources of news and information.
I use instagram religiously. It's in the main app bar on my iPhone, and I can navigate to it with my eyes closed. I follow many sources of news on instagram, whether that be real news agencies, or content creators who supply "hot takes" on current events; I'm always in the loop of what's going on at home and abroad. I enjoy using Instagram for news and information because there is never a shortage of angles and biases that I can view the events from. Instagram is also powerful because I can see what society deems significant by the mass of posts made about an ordeal. An example of this was the day of the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. I can vividly remember where I was when I opened my instagram and saw the first "Trump is Shot" post. I couldn't believe it at first, so I refreshed my page, and boom; for hours I was lucky to see a post that wasn't about the shooting. Instagram is undoubtedly where I figure out about most big stories, because it's the source that I check most regularly; therefore, I would recommend the app for anyone that wants to stay in the know, in a simple and easy, efficient way.
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To me, TikTok is similar to Instagram. I overuse the addictive app, but with the pure volume of videos I can indulge in within a short amount of time, I always leave with new knowledge; facts and information I'd never even thought to learn about. With TikTok becoming more and more of a professional platform over time, I have found a number of reliable accounts that unbiasedly report on intriguing current world events. TikTok videos have gained more quality over time; fostering professionalism and legitimacy. However, TikTok can be very overwhelming. With the reporting of legitimate world events, there are equal creators reporting on celebrity drama and "TMZ" like scandals. This content has absolutely no value and usually creates nothing but hate. Personally, my TikTok algorithm supplies me with mainly competent content, which is why I enjoy browsing the app for useful information. I would definitely recommend the app as it is a great tool to find creators interested in similar topics, and many are paid to create first-class content; resulting in powerful insights on virtually anything one could ever want to know.
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DAD
Sadly, there is no link to my dad, so please enjoy this photo of him at Denny's. My dad is a large source of information for me because he stays very up to date on events, especially ones pertaining to Canadian issues and politics. When I lived at home with him, he was always someone who could give me the run-down on anything I was interested in. I place plenty of credibility onto him; he's been a police officer for almost 30 years, making him superbly investigative. He truly understands society and human behaviour through many experiences. Also, he's very informed regarding stocks and finances; he is financially literate and very helpful in relation to anything around the economy. Overall, my dad is trustworthy and a proficient analyzer and explainer, making him someone I trust to inform me on news.
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I consider myself unaffiliated with a political party; I enjoy non-theatrical, simple, polite reporting. I undoubtedly agree with much of the conservative ideologies portrayed by stations such as Fox, but, when it comes to educating myself on news and information, I choose CNN. I believe their professionalism is second to none, and I thoroughly enjoy many or their correspondents. My favourite being Kaitlan Collins; she is renowned for being unbiased, engaging, and highly skilled at her complicated job. She is someone that I specifically pay attention to on Instagram. I simply prefer her over the obnoxious, egotistical anchors found on other channels. I enjoy CNN, and would recommend them due to the efficient, quality content they produce.
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Substack seems like a much more educational Instagram, with less pictures/videos and more superior readings. With this app I have found a good balance of informative news based articles, along with personal writings from educators and writers. It's the most scholarly or mature form of social media that I possess; I can scroll through Substack before bed and feel much better about myself than if I was to doom scroll Instagram reels. The news on sub stack is reliable, and produced by journalists and experts, which is very refreshing. I would recommend Substack because it can help one take firm steps towards intellectual advance and productivity while scrolling for news and information.
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