As time goes on, media expands each and every day. In other words, social media is taking over our lives as we know it. In a way, aren’t we all being brainwashed in a sense? Like it was said in the Unit 3 presentation, people take in information as if people themselves are computers- kind of like robots. We process all of this information, a lot of times without even realizing it. While people are not robots (yet), they do consume an excessive amount of social media. Whether it be binge-watching Netflix or keeping up with Snapchat streaks, our phones, computers, etc. are almost always being put to use. Even while I’m writing this post I’m simultaneously listening to Ariana Grande’s last album on Spotify (so excuse the possible references if they are brought up).
If I’m being totally honest, I too am a victim of being turned into a social media “robot”. It has influenced probably every part of my life. Who hasn’t been influenced by social media? Some people my age claim that they are “old-school” but are they really? Have they never binged “Stranger Things”? Or streamed their favorite artist on Spotify when their new album came out? Or scroll through Instagram mindlessly between classes? With all due respect, I sincerely doubt I’m the only doing all of these things. As my parents like to say, “back in the old days, we didn’t have [insert technology of your choice here]….” So lets be real, social media is taking over and pretty much everyone has been made a victim to it. How about instead of scraping on to the hope that you’re different for not using these things, embrace it.
While I do not mean for one to actually turn into a robot, it’s important embrace the social media accounts! I can talk to any of my family/friends at any time and keep them updated on my life. Embrace the being able to look up anything in the world! Any time I have a question about anything, I can figure it out in seconds. Embrace the fact you can listen to any song in the world just with the click of a button. Seriously, Lizzo has become a part of my daily routine. However I do not endorse falling down the rabbit-hole on YouTube when you’re getting ready for bed. Instead of sleeping, I end up watching the top ten best places to live in Pennsylvania without any clue as to how that showed up in my recommended (but my hometown was #3 so it was worth it).
Overall I get it, social media is scary. It really has taken over a large part of my life and honestly, it’s not all breakfast at Tiffany’s and bottles of bubbles. Sometimes I am more introverted than what I’d like to be, especially when it comes to meeting new people. But there is literally no way to fight this takeover, so use social media to our advantage and just enjoy it.
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