The Issue with Social Media
Published 2020-11-24
In todays video I talk about the Netflix Documentary The Social Dilemma.
This film talks about the issues that our society is currently having with social media and how we do not even realize it. Issues such as mental health, political divisiveness, physical health and straight misinformation are some of the topics in the film.
Social media as a tool, as a useful tool can be powerful. The power that these platforms have in providing information to billions of people is mindboggling and that is important to acknowledge. These platforms were meant to keep us on their app, website, channel etc, for as long as possible. They use persuasive techniques to keep us on their platforms as long as possible, without us even realizing it. We get deeper and deeper entrenched in this cycle.
Social media addiction is only one aspect of problems with these platforms. Not all is grim in the film however. Social Media has many positive lights such as keeping us in touch with our friends and family, allowing us to connect with employers, allowing us to learn more, and being able to share uplifting moments. When social media is used in this way we are much better off.
Hopefully you enjoy this video and let me know what you think of the film.
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