Saved by Sarah Owen
BeReal and the non-stop urge to contentify our lives
I’m not getting off TikTok. But there’s a reason why I prefer more creative mediums of self expression like Substack as a platform for brand building. It feels less like you’re feeding yourself to the algorithmic beast in hopes of achieving some ill-sought after goal
Instagram and TikTok have facilitated easy, superficial connections that placate the human need to truly connect to people, art, and ideas. Comparing ourselves to strangers' highlight reels flattens our self-worth.
Consuming content about cultural events gave the impression of relational connection, when in reality, I'd just watched a 15-second vide... See more
Consuming content about cultural events gave the impression of relational connection, when in reality, I'd just watched a 15-second vide... See more