This is such a fantastic article. Loved this quote in particular: “But I do know the power of social media as a tool for change, and I wouldn’t count out its importance in this case—primary sources are primary sources.” I find it frustrating when people trivialize social media and its impact, and that’s only become heightened with the talk of the TikTok ban and hearing the dismissive attitudes from many who say things like “it’s not that serious, it’s just an app.” I’ve always recognized the importance of social media and its role in creating change and connecting us to events and people, but like Josie said, I never thought of social media serving as a primary source before, but it very much is! Such a great way of looking at it.
Thank you so much!!! “It’s not that deep”ism will always be a slippery slope toward fascism. It is critical!! it is that deep!! Intellectualism matters and it exists in all forms!! There are a ton of brilliant creators who are scholars and historians and academics of various backgrounds that I learn PHD level information from on TIKTOK! It’s incredible the accessibility this affords us as everyday people and our access to true information!! I’m so passionate about it I’ve seen it grow into something really fascinating and a genuinely beautiful tool for education?
Brilliant essay. I'd love to see what you have to say about the formation of parasocial relationships (or the "ironic" ones---the distinction would be one between one's favourite celebrity vs. an internet figure they follow for "the memes") and how they influence the documentation of history.. How will journalists in the future tackle the hyperconnectivity among users and how that affects their relationships, both those that are real and those which are one-sided. I hope this made sense. Again, excellent essay!
This is phenomenal feedback, thank you so much!!!! I completely get what you mean! I think I will definitely have to write about that next— I’ve seen parasocial relationships from both ends and nobody talks about how valuable these social media connects are to begin with! Thank you so so much again!
Loved this take & tying in the nuances of stan twitter! Esp this quote: "While some still write off the entire concept of social media as frivolous and unimportant, those of us who understand historical preservation on a deeper level know the gravity of having a record of the everyday person’s thoughts and recollections through a highly tumultuous time in history." Rarely do I think of social media as a primary resource, until I realize that I do value it that way. Amazing way of wording it!
This is such a fantastic article. Loved this quote in particular: “But I do know the power of social media as a tool for change, and I wouldn’t count out its importance in this case—primary sources are primary sources.” I find it frustrating when people trivialize social media and its impact, and that’s only become heightened with the talk of the TikTok ban and hearing the dismissive attitudes from many who say things like “it’s not that serious, it’s just an app.” I’ve always recognized the importance of social media and its role in creating change and connecting us to events and people, but like Josie said, I never thought of social media serving as a primary source before, but it very much is! Such a great way of looking at it.
Thank you so much!!! “It’s not that deep”ism will always be a slippery slope toward fascism. It is critical!! it is that deep!! Intellectualism matters and it exists in all forms!! There are a ton of brilliant creators who are scholars and historians and academics of various backgrounds that I learn PHD level information from on TIKTOK! It’s incredible the accessibility this affords us as everyday people and our access to true information!! I’m so passionate about it I’ve seen it grow into something really fascinating and a genuinely beautiful tool for education?
Brilliant essay. I'd love to see what you have to say about the formation of parasocial relationships (or the "ironic" ones---the distinction would be one between one's favourite celebrity vs. an internet figure they follow for "the memes") and how they influence the documentation of history.. How will journalists in the future tackle the hyperconnectivity among users and how that affects their relationships, both those that are real and those which are one-sided. I hope this made sense. Again, excellent essay!
This is phenomenal feedback, thank you so much!!!! I completely get what you mean! I think I will definitely have to write about that next— I’ve seen parasocial relationships from both ends and nobody talks about how valuable these social media connects are to begin with! Thank you so so much again!
Looking forward to it----keep doing what you're doing!
Loved this take & tying in the nuances of stan twitter! Esp this quote: "While some still write off the entire concept of social media as frivolous and unimportant, those of us who understand historical preservation on a deeper level know the gravity of having a record of the everyday person’s thoughts and recollections through a highly tumultuous time in history." Rarely do I think of social media as a primary resource, until I realize that I do value it that way. Amazing way of wording it!
Thank you SO much, I’m so grateful to hear this, this is wonderful feedback!
this was impeccably written thank you for what you do i hope everyone reads this (i restacked but i have 2 followers)
Beyond grateful thank you so much 😭😭