Facebook Live Map, 2016

Livestream/ Performance

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The Facebook Live Map caters to people's curiosity to observe others while also serving as a marketing tool for self-promotion. This interactive feature displays live streaming activity worldwide as blinking dots, with their size determined by duration and exposure—factors that attract more viewers. However, the function also raises privacy concerns, as it exposes personal data without built-in security measures.

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During the experiment, it was observed that the map was inactive in Prague. To appear on the map, the live stream settings were adjusted to public, testing the conditions required for visibility.