Weekly NDM

Could Facebook be a factor in the next election? 

This article is about how Facebook could possibly have the power to influence people into voting and in taking part in politics. It also discusses how manipulative social network sites are and how their algorithm is used to show you what they want you to see.

• ...Facebook graphic directly mobilised 60,000 voters, and, thanks to the ripple effect, ultimately caused an additional 340,000 votes to be cast that day. 

In my opinion this article is interesting as it discusses how Facebook is very powerful in leading others and influencing them. It also shows that their is an imbalance in politics due to Facebook as it is not regulated as broadcast platforms are.

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/04/could-facebook-be-factor-next-election