War in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn't turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it
- Written by Nir Eisikovits, Professor of Philosophy and Director, Applied Ethics Center, UMass Boston
There has been a flood of images on social media about the Israel-Hamas war. NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAs the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, many on both sides have taken to social media to gather information and air their outrage. The impulse to do so is understandable: Political activism on social media provides people with an emotional...