Why we think banning of TikTok is bad

Last week, the US congress passed a bill that could result in TikTok being banned across the country. Why do we care ?

TikTok is generation Z’s main source of information, with more than 60% of them using the app on a daily basis according to the OECD.

The way news and educational content is transferred to the youth has been heavily disrupted in recent years by social media apps.

Consuming content at an extremely rapid pace has replaced the in-depth and analytical approach to knowledge gathering.

This easy and enjoyable access to information has cascaded into schools where 71% of American students view TikTok as essential for completing their homework.

So, where does a post TikTok world leave us in terms of education?

Should we expect the minds of tomorrow to get bac