caleb paek

1. 0:00 Something I noticed scrolling through TikTok and Instagram is how much political content you see without even searching for it.
2. 0:06 A random video on your so-called for you page can be something or someone ranting about an election or breaking down a Supreme Court decision.
3. 0:15 Sometimes it's legit information, but other times it's just opinions stressed up as facts.
4. 0:19 And because it's short and entertaining, people watch it and maybe believe it without checking sources.
5. 0:24 I think that's powerful, but also kind of scary.
6. 0:27 On one hand, it means young people are way more exposed to politics than previous generations.
7. 0:32 You don't have to read the newspaper, it just finds you.
8. 0:35 On the other hand, it blurs the line between being informed and being influenced.
9. 0:39 Are we actually learning about politics or are we just being steered toward whatever narrative goes viral?
10. 0:44 That's the part that makes me wonder about the future political engagement for our generation.