Exposing the Hidden Dangers of Social Media
Social Media: Deeply Connected to Our Lives
Today’s social media is connected to everyone’s life. With its help, we can know about all the news, incidents, traders and any person’s life happening in the whole world. Because of social media, many people get a chance to earn money. But every coin has two sides—meaning as many benefits as it has, there are disadvantages also.
Behind the Entertainment and Connection
We consider social media as a medium of entertainment and connection, but there are many bitter truths hidden behind it. In this article, we will expose these hidden dangers of social media.
Addictive Design and Time Waste
In social media, applications are made in such a way that users keep scrolling them for a long time and waste their time, which is very precious for their career.
The Illusion of a Perfect Life
In social media, people share their good days, which shows a picture of a made life. Some people also show their daily situation, which may or may not be true. But on the other hand, some people use it wrongly only to increase their followers, likes, comments, and subscribers.
Misuse of Personal Data
Social media platforms collect data of people and sometimes sell this data to advertisers. People, without thinking, put forward information related to their personal life which creates problems in the future.
Mental Health Issues and Addiction
Constant use of social media causes tension, worry, lack of sleep, and loneliness. Due to lack of likes and comments, people go into depression and some even commit suicide.
Fake News and Online Abuse
Fake news spreads very fast through social media editing. This affects people’s thinking and increases tension. Online abuse has now become common, especially for teenagers and famous people.
Influence of Influencers and Ads
People are getting so affected by influencers and targeted advertisements that they do not even realize when they start thinking according to them.
Conclusion: Be Aware, Be Smart
Social media is a powerful platform. But its mindless use can slowly harm everyone in social, mental and emotional ways. It is very important that we understand its truth and become aware and learn to use it by thinking intelligently. It is important to remember that not every shining thing is gold and not every post is true.
