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Ph.D. Student Advocates for Balanced Social Media Algorithms

3/14/2025

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Amanda Kehrberg, a Ph.D. student at Arizona State University, explores the transformation of social media from personal sharing to algorithm-driven experiences. She champions Reddit for its unique sense of community and anonymity, standing in stark contrast to the divisive nature of other platforms. Kehrberg calls for a more balanced approach to social media algorithms to foster healthier interactions.

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Amanda Kehrberg, a Ph.D. student at Arizona State University, explores the transformation of social media from personal sharing to algorithm-driven experiences. She champions Reddit for its unique sense of community and anonymity, standing in stark contrast to the divisive nature of other platforms. Kehrberg calls for a more balanced approach to social media algorithms to foster healthier interactions.