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How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind

  • Written by Annie Margaret, Teaching Assistant Professor of Creative Technology & Design, ATLAS Institute, University of Colorado Boulder
imageSocial media often serves up disturbing images but you can minimize your exposure.Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images

When graphic videos go viral, like the recent fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, it can feel impossible to protect yourself from seeing things you did not consent to see. But there are steps you can take.

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