As we all know, social media is a common vessel for modern day bullying. So much so that 'Cyber Bullying' is something that has touched all of us in some way. We have all seen those extreme comments on an Instagram or Twitter post. Some people's reactions are to fight back. Others are to stay quiet and not get involved. Others sit back and wonder how someone could be so mean and hurtful without even knowing who they are insulting nor their audience. Well, a young man by the name of Viraj Puri has taken a very unique approach to cyber bullying.
Check out this BBC exclusive video that depicts the basic idea behind Viraj's anti-bullying approach. We find this analytic approach to be profound for such a young mind! Not convinced? Check out his blog - Bullyvention. This blog exhibits his work with Capital Hill to create intriguing heat maps based on formulas that categorize social media conversations with bullying keywords and tones.
Viraj has done all the work for us. If you agree with him that "even if we save just one person from committing suicide, it makes a huge difference," let your voice be heard! Write on Washington!
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