Social media and influencers • English Conversation Questions

What role do social media platforms play in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse?
How has the rise of social media influencers impacted traditional forms of advertising and marketing?
Do you think social media influencers have a responsibility to disclose sponsored content or paid partnerships?
How has the increasing use of algorithms on social media platforms affected the spread of information and the formation of echo chambers?
Do you believe that social media companies have a responsibility to regulate harmful or false content on their platforms? If so, how should they go about doing this?
Do you think that the use of social media has had a positive or negative impact on society as a whole? Why?
How do you think the rise of social media and influencer culture has impacted people’s self-esteem and body image?
Do you think that social media companies should be held accountable for their users’ data privacy? If so, how?
What are your thoughts on the use of social media by politicians and public figures? Do you think it has improved or hindered their communication with the public?
Do you think that social media has had a positive or negative impact on traditional forms of journalism? Why?
How do you think the use of social media has impacted face-to-face communication and relationships?