Is Social Media Good or Bad for you? {Social Dilemma Fact Check!}

Is social media destroying our world? Does it overall, improve the quality of our lives or responsible for a rise of mental health issues around the world?
If you believe one of Netflix’s newest documentaries called the Social Dilemma, the answer is absolutely yes. But this documentary made me wonder, is Social Media really to blame for all this? I’d say social media should also be praised for changing our world for the good as well. Connecting friends and families across the world, giving access to education, finance & job opportunities, so maybe it is the way we use social media, or put differently, human nature that is really to blame?
In this video, I'll give a balanced assessment of this topic, looking at the pros & cons of social media usage before breaking down some guidelines for usage, because whether you love or hate social media, it isn't going anywhere anything soon

[@captinhindsight7345]

I think it’s fine in moderation, I have issues with the privacy aspect of social media though so For that reason alone I’m conflicted with it at times.
Problem is that some people take it way to seriously and overthink unrealistic situations and constantly compare themselves to others.
It’s important to remind ourselves that we live the life we want and we’re responsible for creating it, close the computer, put the phone down go and outside and get some sun and fresh air.
Great video.

[@LiveYourBestLife14]

Completely agree, thanks for sharing your insights!

[@markhughes6079]

Interesting and surprising that there is actually a debate on the potential pernicious effects of social media. For those of us old enough to remember the angst that preceded '1984' and the similarities to the Orwell's book, I am amazed that the knowledge private companies have on us is of magnitudes over and above what was available then yet many seem unperturbed. We should be afraid.

[@LiveYourBestLife14]

Thanks for sharing your opinion Mark. I agree that we should be cautious about social media usage, and more stringent oversight should be considered

[@singular9]

Here's a fix. Get rid of SOCIAL MEDIA not THE INTERNET which are two different things. You could keep your email, skype, instant messaging, etc. Just get rid of the social media, all of it. Bam, you don't loose much!

[@LiveYourBestLife14]

Thanks for sharing your opinion Daniel. That could certainly be considered!

[@helenstratigos4862]

Excellent insights, Connor. 🙌🏼 If we use social media in a smart and balanced way, it can be beneficial to our lives. Thanks for breaking down the research. 👍🏼

[@LiveYourBestLife14]

Thanks Helen, glad you liked the video!🙌