Videos, photos, memes, DMs - social media is where many of us go to express ourselves, connect with others, and share our stories. Most of us use it every day and out of 4.8 billion internet users worldwide, over 20% use TikTok.

But, along with the viral cat videos and endless holiday snaps has come the rise of cancel culture, cyberbullying, and isolation - despite an increasingly connected world.  

Join Dr Alice Roberts, Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham, as she explores our dependence on social media and its place in our future with the University of Birmingham’s Dr Sophie King Hill and Dr Ruth Page. Together, they’ll ask, how can we make social media a force for good?

The Curiosity Vault is a Fresh Air Production for The University of Birmingham. It’s produced by Harriet Wells and Izzie Clarke. 

If you want to find out more about the amazing research at the University of Birmingham – and about how you can be part of the journey, follow the link HERE, and remember to follow now for free so you never miss an episode.  

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