Digital Media
What does “algorithm” refer to in the context of social media platforms?
A set of rules or processes used to determine what content a user sees.
Jonathan Haidt is known for which field of study?
Social psychology, particularly moral psychology and cultural divisions.
Correct this: “It depends of the situation.”
It depends on the situation.
What is the smallest country in the world?
→ Vatican City.
How is AI used in medicine today?
To help doctors diagnose diseases or read x-rays?
What is “doomscrolling”?
→ The act of continuously consuming negative news online, often for long periods.
What is the name of the book he wrote about kids and technology?
The Anxious Generation
“I suggested him to take the job.”
I suggested that he take the job.
Who wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude?
→ Gabriel García Márquez.
Name one job that AI might replace in the future.
Data entry, programming, customer service, or delivery driver?
Explain what “curated content” means.
→ Content that is carefully selected and organized, often to match the viewer’s interests or brand identity.
What does Haidt believe social media does to young people?
He believes it increases anxiety, depression, and loneliness?
Correct this sentence: “Despite of the rain, we went outside.”
“Despite the rain” or “In spite of the rain.”
What natural phenomenon causes the Northern Lights?
→ Charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's atmosphere.
What is one ethical concern about AI?
Privacy, job loss, or bias in algorithms.
Why are “echo chambers” considered dangerous in digital media?
→ They limit exposure to different viewpoints, reinforcing one’s existing beliefs.
What does Haidt say kids need more of for healthy development?
What is free play or unsupervised time?
What's wrong with: “He is used to work under pressure.”
Correct version: “He is used to working under pressure.”
Which country has the most official languages?
→ South Africa (11 official languages).
What is one skill humans have that AI cannot fully copy yet?
→ Examples: Creativity, empathy, moral judgment.
What is digital footprint?
The information you leave behind when using the internet?
How does Haidt link free play to healthy psychological development?
Free play fosters autonomy, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation, which are essential for resilience.
Correct: I take a coffee every time.
I have a coffee all the time
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
→ 1989.
What does “deepfake” mean?
→ A fake video or image made with AI that looks real.