Instagram has teamed up with anti-bullying charity CyberSmile Foundation in a campaign against bullying called Banter or Bullying. As young people become increasingly wary of the dangers of social media, they’re looking to platforms to take some responsibility for their safety online.

User confidence in social media giants has been plummeting in the wake of data privacy scandals and the rise of ‘fake news’. As a result, many are choosing to connect with like-minded individuals in micro-spaces that they believe can offer better security and a sense of community.

The number of Germans who think the information provided by mainstream media is ‘credible’ is on the decline, but public radio remains highly trusted. People overwhelmingly consider public broadcasters to be honest, indicating how old-school media outlets still have an edge on digital platforms.

If a social network’s members remain the same but everyone’s place is reshuffled, could it impact their quality of life for the better? Canvas8 spoke to Nicholas Christakis, Nudgestock speaker and Yale professor, to learn how our online and offline networks can be harnessed for positive change.