Name: Social media is one of the fundamental technologies of the 21st century however, it can cause unintended consequences on your mental health such as anxiety, depression and stress.
Uploaded: 2021-10-18
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Description: Social media is one of the fundamental technologies of the 21st century however, it can cause unintended consequences on your mental health such as anxiety, depression and stress..

Social media is one of the fundamental technologies of the 21st century however, it can cause unintended consequences on your mental health such as anxiety, depression and stress.. 

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Social media is one of the fundamental technologies  of the 21st century however, it can cause unintended consequences on your mental health such as anxiety, depression and stress.

To begin with, the problem with social media is that WE are the product. We are letting others attribute value to us.  You know someone who has taken down a photo because it did not get as many likes as they expected.  We are linking our self-worth to what other people think about us , then quantifying it for all to see. This is changing our sense of identity.  Secondly, in a competitive 21st century economy,  what the market values is the ability to produce things that are rare and valuable, however, social media replicate activity that does not produce a lot of value. This is a concern for our younger generation, which is also  the most active demographic on social media that  it is important to have critical and creative thinking in order to remain competitive in the economy. Social media is not real and you will never see the reality of real life. Do you want to live a healthier, happier life?  Reducing the amount of time spent on social media platforms, such as Facebook, may prevent addictive behaviour, increase well-being and leads to a healthier lifestyle.

Social media is one of the fundamental technologies of the 21st century however, it can cause unintended consequences on your mental health such as anxiety, depression and stress.
