what is Social Media doing to us?
Articles about social media platforms and their effects on society.
Jerod Morris and
what is Social Media doing to us?
A 2021 study revealed that nearly two-thirds of people surveyed believed life was better before social-media platforms, and 42 percent of Gen Z respondents said they felt addicted to social media and couldn’t stop if they tried, even though ‘depressed,’ ‘angry,’ and ‘alone’ were the most common words they associated with Facebook, while ‘missing... See more
Alexander Beiner • Myth and Metrics: How Social Media Robs Us of Ritual, and How to Revive It
For example, a small study commissioned by Hewlett-Packard looked at the IQ of some of their workers in two situations. At first they tested their IQ when they were not being distracted or interrupted. Then they tested their IQ when they were receiving emails and phone calls. The study found that ‘technological distraction’ – just getting emails
... See moreJohann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention
I do think that social media is largely a trap... for users and for brands. It’s purposely built to create insecurity and false proxies, metrics that get people to work for free to support the business model of the social media companies, as opposed to their own goals.
When Wendy’s or Oreo cookies pulls some sort of stunt on a social media platform,... See more
When Wendy’s or Oreo cookies pulls some sort of stunt on a social media platform,... See more
Rachel Karten • What Seth Godin Really Thinks About Social Media
Seth Godin on social media
Social products win with utility, not invites (Guest Post) at andrewchen
Sangeet Paul Choudaryandrewchen.com
humans don’t have fixed identities. we’re constantly testing.
trying different versions of ourselves. seeing what gets rewarded. adjusting based on feedback.
we are tribal creatures. we need to fit into the tribe, be validated and accepted
it’s how we’ve always worked.
but before, you tested in small groups. maybe 20 people. your friends, family,... See more
trying different versions of ourselves. seeing what gets rewarded. adjusting based on feedback.
we are tribal creatures. we need to fit into the tribe, be validated and accepted
it’s how we’ve always worked.
but before, you tested in small groups. maybe 20 people. your friends, family,... See more
