Social Media: Are We Closer or Further away from the Truth?

As technology continues to advance rapidly, social media has become the primary source of news for young adults, gradually replacing traditional media. According to data from 2020, more than 25% of young Americans now rely on Instagram to obtain information on various topics, especially about the pandemic (Bishop). Although this technological development offers various benefits, such as facilitating news access and breaking down territorial boundaries of information, it also poses several downsides. The abundance of fake news generated on social media deceives utilitarian goals, as it harms…