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TikTok, Boom.

Season 24 Episode 2 | 1h 24m 57s

What does it mean to be a digital native? TikTok, Boom. dissects the platform along myriad cross-sections—algorithmic, socio-political, economic, and cultural—to explore the impact of the history-making app. Balancing a genuine interest with healthy skepticism, delve into the security issues, global political challenges, and racial biases behind the platform.

Aired: 10/24/22 | Expires: 10/24/23 | Rating: NR

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• Trailer | Tiktok, Boom.

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