In some of my previous blogs, I have focused quite a bit on the critiques I have of social media. This time, I want to focus on some positive effects that it has had on our lives. Quite often social media has many negative connotations that surround it. Since it is a massive part of our lives, let’s take a second to focus on some positive aspects. These aspects span from information sharing to building relationships. Check out the TikTok below of Goodman Factory talking about some positives of social media.
Sharing life hacks and information on social media is a very important positive. Learning from each other in a way that is instantaneous, is an incredibly useful tool. For example, learning how to fix appliances just by searching Youtube, TikTok or even Reddit. This is something I have used in my personal life that has saved me money. Learning how to fix something myself instead of having to hire someone to come and fix it. Not to mention the countless amounts of other information and life hacks you can find easily just by spending a little bit of time on social media.
Making connections is another positive that has come from social media. Not just any connections but, connections with people who enjoy the same things you enjoy. For example, the video game community and the sports community are huge on social media. Not only that but, the subgenres within these communities are huge. Let’s say you are a huge fan of a particular indie video game but, none of your friends or family can relate. It can be very easy to feel alone and frustrated because of that. Finding the right communities online and surrounding yourself with people who are passionate about what you are passionate about, can make a very positive impact in your life. This can even lead to life long friendships in which you would have otherwise not had without social media and it’s many communities. Check out the TikTok below of Zerociro discussing how to find a community within video games.
What are some positive impacts, that social media has had on your life?
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I can relate to this a lot since I have met some of my closest friends online or through social media. It is hard to say whether the positives outweigh the negatives, but I think it depends on how you use it and who teaches you who to use these networks. A lot of people fall into the habit of whatever their friends or family does whether they are good or bad habits. Sometimes you may not even notice the bad habits you have such as constantly on social media while you are with friends or family or determining your mood based on how many people liked your picture or interacted with your post. These can be very hard habits to break if they have festered for many years. The connections you make can last a lifetime, you just need to remember social media only shows you what other people want you to see.
Thanks Dan! I agree, there are negatives and positives but, for our last blog post I wanted to focus on some positives. I know many people that have found community and friend groups online. Plus, the amount of information we have access to isn’t always a bad thing. When used correctly it can improve our lives.