• Gen Z is learning about Russia's invasion of Ukraine on TikTok

    From Technobarbarian@21:1/5 to All on Fri Mar 11 16:54:48 2022
    My wife had mentioned that support for the Ukraine was stronger
    among young people than it was among older people. Considering the way
    things used to be I'm surprised there aren't more older people who are automatically, reflexively opposed to authoritarian fascist dictators. I
    still agree with Gil Scott-Heron. "The Revolution will not be
    Televised." But, it might be brought to us on social media.

    "Gen Z is learning about Russia's invasion of Ukraine on TikTok"

    "Social media feeds and TikTok's For You page are being inundated with
    posts and videos about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, from first-hand
    accounts from Ukrainian creators to clips posted by traditional news
    outlets. When it comes to providing the necessary information for Gen Z
    and young millennial audiences who might not know the historical context
    of the conflict, however, it is their peers who are doing the work of
    providing informative news in a relatable, digestible way.

    A.B. Burns-Tucker, a single mom, law student and paralegal, started
    posting information about Russia's invasion of Ukraine on her TikTok on
    Feb. 7. In her very first video on the topic, she garnered more than 15
    million views."

    https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/gen-z-learning-russia-invasion-ukraine-tiktok-224203351.html


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnJFhuOWgXg

    Maybe Vlad is losing the social media war too.

    TB

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