Social media and other online platforms have been around for over a decade and have left a deep impression on human behavior, where netizens either come together in harmony or display malicious intentions, souring the meta environment. Social media platforms, like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, were developed with the sole purpose of bridging gaps between individuals who live miles apart from one another and also to amplify social interaction among them. However, each endeavor comes with its setbacks, and now, the critics argue that these platforms may be building a wall of differences instead.

In the 21st century, with every piece of media at our fingertips: news is accessed through smartphones more often than TVs, which has developed into a severe content consumption. Scandals, political debates, and celebrity extravaganzas are covered by media agencies and even social media influencers, so much so, that all kinds of private information and feelings are displayed raw for an internet audience to feast on a chaotic rendition of media coverage, at times. This forces content consumers to align themselves with opinions that are black and white, rather than gray.

Without all the due evidence, no one has a “rightful” opinion on a social matter. In the contemporary epoch, media capitalizes on drama and people’s reactions, no matter the cost, so even without proper coverage of a situation, they sometimes take it upon themselves to........

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