Healthy Algorithms? How Social Media Algorithms are Shaping the Future of Health

This talk explores the impact of social media platforms on health, with a focus on algorithms. Drawing on empirical findings from multiple studies of social media and health information seeking, the talk examines how, although social media provides valuable opportunities for health promotion, community building and agency, algorithms driven by capitalist platform agendas may have unintended consequences in shaping public health perceptions and behaviours. The discussion will highlight the necessity of an informed perspective on the social and health impacts of the algorithms that drive our social media consumption for media and communications scholars.

Vortragende: Lisa Garwood-Cross (University of Salford, UK)

Termin: 1. April 2025 12:00 bis 13:00 Uhr

Ort: HS 382 (Rudolfskai 42; Salzburg)

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