Summary
A German poll revealed that TikTok users are less likely to view China as a dictatorship, criticize Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, or support vaccines and climate change action compared to traditional media consumers.
The study, commissioned by a foundation linked to Germany’s Free Democrats, highlights TikTok’s role in shaping opinions, with users showing greater susceptibility to misinformation, including narratives favoring China and Russia.
Younger TikTok users were particularly impacted, correlating with growing support for far-right parties like the AfD.
Experts warn of the app’s role in spreading foreign disinformation.
people want to believe in a conspiracy. t hey want to believe there is someone steering the ship, (evidently they believe its lizard people).
people are so brainrotted by social media, that you could convince people the moon is edible, if you make a video with enough production value and have the right person talking to the camera.
thats a huge reason why certified dumb as a doorknob joe rogan is held in such high regard. its a stupidity feedback loop.
When I was a kid, we were told the moon was made of cheese and we didn’t even need video evidence of this to be convinced.
… Wensleydale?