From Status Updates to State Control

When Facebook Becomes the New Government

Mike Hassaballa
ILLUMINATION
Published in
11 min readMar 21

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Charlie, a charismatic politician with a sharp wit, is running for office in a small town. He’s known for his ability to connect with voters, his passion for helping the community, and his love of social media. As he campaigns for mayor, he notices that people are more interested in his social media presence than in his policy proposals.

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Mike Hassaballa
ILLUMINATION

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