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some thoughts on social media

Social media is one of those tools that has been embedded in to our everyday habits. Most of us use it every day and we have no idea what it is doing to our mental health. And most times we're reluctant to address any of it, because on the surface it seems very harmless to us. Just another form of entertainment and communication.

There's so many layers as to what social media and digital communication can do to us on a biological level.

The most common among young adults is comparison with ideal norms. Constant stimulation of what is defined as ideal or popular or 'goals' makes us forever chase such unrealistic standards as we try to replicate them. And sure, it might be a source of inspiration, but when social media usage becomes excessive we're in a continuous cycle of consumption, our perception of the world taking over any motivation to take action.

just because i know you, that doesn't make it a given that i am inspired by you, instagram.


lazy creativity
passive communication
addictive- instant gratification
comparison
motives

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