Killer Monster?…
How did we as a society turn a ball of codes into a literal monster? The amount of appalling things I’ve seen online but still continue to use it’s insane, but that’s the experience of every user, yet we still use it, why?
It gives us comfort, it keeps us connected and educated, and we have no choice but to use it; otherwise, we’re out of the loop or living under a rock.
My neighbourhood has literally stopped putting out newspapers on the streets; now, all we have are gossip magazines from months ago behind a paywall. Let’s be real: who intentionally buys magazines? Hello! It’s 2024, we have social media (For Free!)
Insecurity vs Comfort? Comfort wins every time. Even though some people can’t handle that, it’s true...
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Insecurity vs Comfort…
I’ve seen people innocently post and immediately get made fun of because they aren’t attractive enough or they are attractive enough, but their morals and ethics are atrocious, so they get death threats. How did we make a space so unsafe, yet you can’t stay away? It’s fascinating.
But there are of course positives to weigh out the negatives, the presence of social media has picked all of us up from horrible times by a quick- witted meme or tik tok, countless times, or the numerous times we’ve learned something new about ourselves, others or the world, it’s like a warm hug every time, it gives us comfort, maybe that’s why people stay.