The Tyranny of Social Media
With the exception of the air we breathe, everything we are wearing, holding, consuming, or using, is marketed on social media — even your perception of your surroundings. In our attempt to connect with the world using social media, we forget to connect within and to our community. While the role of social media is undeniable in revolutionizing the communication platform, making it more accessible, faster, and easy to use; the price we are paying for those comforts extends far beyond its said purpose.
Social media has become almost an intrinsic part of life amongst millennials. According to Pew Research Center, nearly over 90% of young adults in the U.S, ranging from 18 to 29, use social media without notable differences in racial and ethnic backgrounds. As of 2018, Facebook reported 2.27 billion monthly active users, making it the most widely used social network worldwide. If Facebook were a country, it would be the second most populated nation in the world.
If Facebook were a country, it would be the second most populated nation in the world.
Social media use complex algorithms to psychologically entice its users to consume tailored information based on their online behavior, making it…
