Wow, this makes so much sense! I work abroad in a school . And we do so much prevention work with our students about cyber bullying etc. and although our students completely understand in real life what is okay and what not, it is so so difficult to see a positive outcome. We still have so much issues with social media and now I know that all this rational work we do in our school can not compete with the emotional and attention addiction that these platforms offer.
This is really interesting! Thanks for sharing. I really do think it's not just a rational thing, and it might not even be about desire or wanting things. It seems to me that it's mostly about status and recognition. It's subtly different.
Thanks, Amir! This one was a little bit longer than normal, so I wasn’t sure how the argument was going to hang together. Out of curiosity, do you remember the first video that brought you to the channel? 😄
After the Fukuyama quote about evaluation/recognition I couldn't stop thinking of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S10E2 "The Gang Group Dates"... Dennis bitterly screaming "I'M A FIVE STAR MAN"
Social media may be the most consequential creation of all time. Social media displays so much of our human nature, and I’m convinced we were not intended to have this much exposure to human nature. The internet gives people this “idea” that they can say what tf they want because it’s in the privacy of their homes. A lot of people use social media as a way to joke and be an asshole online. People are dealing with life and many people use something like social media as a way to handle their anger. In the end, I think the architects of social media have done a great job triggering so many negative things within us.
I think we continue to underestimate how much it impacts our lives and our politics. I think, because so much what happens on social media seems "unserious", we still don't take it seriously enough. It's hard to overestimate how much it has shaped our political and social landscape -- even interpersonal relationships!
I’ve also noticed there’s a new form of Troll, a Trolls Troll, which I find myself in this version quite often. Scroll down for a troll to troll the troll. But doing this brings me nothing but anger, it’s just so hard not to respond to someone “being a prick” from my perspective.
It's also interesting how huge the differences are between the different social medias. On Instagram for example there's almost no twitter-like arguing and hate because the app is basically just posting photos and stories, with minimal public dialogue outside of group chats
No arguing on celebrity magazines, gossip and glamour-focused media? Taylor Swift vs Kanye West vs Kim. Body-shaming. Red carpet looks. Sponsor backlash. It would more true to say self promotion sites like Instagram that focus on glamour branding are superficial, so the vitriol it creates is artificial and empty, unlike interaction platforms like Twitter and UA-cam. People to often say "hate" but are describing far less than extreme hostility, like "banter". Hate laws will become the disapprove laws, then the meh laws.
Wow, this makes so much sense! I work abroad in a school . And we do so much prevention work with our students about cyber bullying etc. and although our students completely understand in real life what is okay and what not, it is so so difficult to see a positive outcome. We still have so much issues with social media and now I know that all this rational work we do in our school can not compete with the emotional and attention addiction that these platforms offer.
This is really interesting! Thanks for sharing. I really do think it's not just a rational thing, and it might not even be about desire or wanting things. It seems to me that it's mostly about status and recognition. It's subtly different.
I've been a fan of your content for over a year now. This video, however, is my favourite thus far; it is brilliantly explained and argued.
Thanks, Amir! This one was a little bit longer than normal, so I wasn’t sure how the argument was going to hang together. Out of curiosity, do you remember the first video that brought you to the channel? 😄
After the Fukuyama quote about evaluation/recognition I couldn't stop thinking of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S10E2 "The Gang Group Dates"... Dennis bitterly screaming "I'M A FIVE STAR MAN"
🤣🤣🤣
The most compelling part is the enigmatic vanishing of the host...
I know a few tricks. 😉
Much love and respect!
I really like this video. Comforting to see you break it down. I've experienced this so often on my social media profiles.
Thanks! I appreciate that!
I'm so grateful you make these videos!
@@roseinthestorm18 Thank you! I’m really grateful people watch them.
Social media may be the most consequential creation of all time. Social media displays so much of our human nature, and I’m convinced we were not intended to have this much exposure to human nature. The internet gives people this “idea” that they can say what tf they want because it’s in the privacy of their homes. A lot of people use social media as a way to joke and be an asshole online. People are dealing with life and many people use something like social media as a way to handle their anger. In the end, I think the architects of social media have done a great job triggering so many negative things within us.
I think we continue to underestimate how much it impacts our lives and our politics. I think, because so much what happens on social media seems "unserious", we still don't take it seriously enough. It's hard to overestimate how much it has shaped our political and social landscape -- even interpersonal relationships!
Such an insightful and cogent argument.
Thank you!
Thanks! I appreciate that. I don’t always feel very cogent, so that’s good to hear! 🤣
Good Analysis.
I’ve also noticed there’s a new form of Troll, a Trolls Troll, which I find myself in this version quite often. Scroll down for a troll to troll the troll. But doing this brings me nothing but anger, it’s just so hard not to respond to someone “being a prick” from my perspective.
You, sir, are awesome 👏!
Thanks Jamie! I appreciate the support. 😄
It's also interesting how huge the differences are between the different social medias. On Instagram for example there's almost no twitter-like arguing and hate because the app is basically just posting photos and stories, with minimal public dialogue outside of group chats
No arguing on celebrity magazines, gossip and glamour-focused media? Taylor Swift vs Kanye West vs Kim. Body-shaming. Red carpet looks. Sponsor backlash. It would more true to say self promotion sites like Instagram that focus on glamour branding are superficial, so the vitriol it creates is artificial and empty, unlike interaction platforms like Twitter and UA-cam.
People to often say "hate" but are describing far less than extreme hostility, like "banter". Hate laws will become the disapprove laws, then the meh laws.
Internet brings out true nature.
Absolutely! It's essential to challenge the idea of unnoticed conformity. Let's not take it for granted.
Nonsense most yt comments are wholesome vs Insta replies it's more of culture of the app.