Given the Contentious Nature of Social Media Accounts and Terrorists

question 15

Essay

Given the contentious nature of social media accounts and terrorists efforts to utilize them for propaganda, recruitment, and launching attacks, do you believe that social media websites should shut down accounts associated with terrorists? Why or why not? What are the difficulties in doing so?

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Definitions:

Conscious

Being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings; awake.

Waking State

A state of consciousness where an individual is fully awake and aware of their environment.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and increased responsiveness to suggestions.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of heightened focus and concentration achieved through verbal repetition and mental images, which can be used for therapy or relaxation.