Addressing Methodological Concerns in Algorithms of Trauma: A Critical Analysis

The Panoptykon Foundation’s study, “Algorithms of Trauma,” raises pertinent concerns regarding social media platforms’ potential to exploit user vulnerabilities. However, certain aspects of the methodology warrant further discussion and critical examination. Limited Scope and Generalizability: The study focuses on a single individual, raising concerns about generalizability. A single case study, particularly one involving a specific user experiencing mental health issues, cannot be reliably extrapolated to represent the experiences of an entire user base. Read more