Social media was never ethical

Social media was never ethical

It feels charmingly naive to look back to ten years ago – or maybe even just five – and remember that some social media platforms were once viewed as a wholesome escape. Now, “social media” is increasingly synonymous with “toxic” and PR messaging from platforms has been an exercise in damage control. Amid the protests following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, social media companies were quick to profess their interest in elevating vulnerabl…