5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain Right Now

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    Cognitive control in media multitaskers
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    Amygdala Volume and Social Network Size in Humans
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  • @Goldedguy
    @Goldedguy 7 років тому +2395

    The internet is destroying and improving my life at the same time.

    • @DevilsInferno1
      @DevilsInferno1 7 років тому +11

      How?

    • @Goldedguy
      @Goldedguy 7 років тому +115

      productivity clashing with procrastination.

    • @DevilsInferno1
      @DevilsInferno1 7 років тому +69

      Yeah the same thing happens with me too. I'm supposed to use it productively, and often do, but more often I don't.

    • @oguild5560
      @oguild5560 7 років тому +3

      so true

    • @ghazwanak2420
      @ghazwanak2420 6 років тому +43

      Internet is basically a gold mine but don't expect to find gold if you just played with the mine cart

  • @AutomaticDuck300
    @AutomaticDuck300 9 років тому +622

    My memory is a lot worse these days, I don't remember things that I've just done. I can't even remember things that happened last week.

    • @ElektrikPichuZ
      @ElektrikPichuZ 9 років тому +47

      Because you live the same thing over and over again

    • @AutomaticDuck300
      @AutomaticDuck300 9 років тому +8

      That is why I am changing careers.

    • @ElektrikPichuZ
      @ElektrikPichuZ 9 років тому +56

      LemonZeppelin You don't really need that, I mean sitting on your chair everyday can make your memory bad, you need to see friends, go to cinema or in restaurants with your family, living the same thing everyday will make you think your memory is bad

    • @AutomaticDuck300
      @AutomaticDuck300 9 років тому +8

      Point taken.

    • @kelseylikesicecreamandbatm6098
      @kelseylikesicecreamandbatm6098 8 років тому +8

      +LemonZeppelin I dont need any social media for that. Im just absent minded.

  • @dontewest1391
    @dontewest1391 8 років тому +883

    I'm happy I had childhood filled with playing outside and always running around in the yard instead of just looking a tiny screen all day and night

    • @asdfgidji879
      @asdfgidji879 8 років тому +51

      Actually I have a big screen it's called a computer monitor its pretty great

    • @dontewest1391
      @dontewest1391 8 років тому +23

      Well it's still the same thing technolgy is ruining the world it courrupts children and everyone seems to have some device of technolgy

    • @asdfgidji879
      @asdfgidji879 8 років тому +32

      Donte West ruining? no the way its being used maybe but technology is a good thing verall

    • @BethysHusky
      @BethysHusky 8 років тому +19

      +Donte West same i got my first phone with 15 an i am turning 17, but now all 9 years old kids have phones

    • @croissant2137
      @croissant2137 7 років тому +12

      Donte West got my first phone at 14. Got an iPad when I was 12. I'd like to believe I function normally. Can't really live without tech though as most of my school work and notes is done in Microsoft word and handed in online and even the lessons are online.

  • @vaNickers
    @vaNickers 9 років тому +608

    Anybody else has that eerie feeling of being into social media so much? It has become a lifestyle, a life choice. It's like you don't realize it is shaping your life already, keeping you from seeing what truly matters in your life. I don't like that feeling that I am being a slave to these things. I better exercise caution and self-control.

    • @danilorojas9985
      @danilorojas9985 8 років тому +1

    • @tjfreak
      @tjfreak 6 років тому +4

      Not a new concept Television changed everything so did radio,Telegraphs Telephone just a few....No question permanent change "evolving" good or bad & un avoidable are occurring..the cool thing with the tech now they probably don't need to wait 50 years & accumulate research studied & put it together.. it happens realtime now.Social media & the internet are unbelievably amazing & incredible & at the same time empty & I'm completely tired of it but addicted/enslaved.Similar to some of the sensations of alcohol drug Nicotine addiction & the wonderful dark trappings

    • @superamazingpokemonhunter838
      @superamazingpokemonhunter838 6 років тому

      Vanessa Pareja and i kinda have to keep social media to keep in touch with one friend who doesnt own a phone. So i end up looking at news feed. Ive told Every one ill leave. But i cant

    • @longroadtoruin59
      @longroadtoruin59 6 років тому

      Vanessa Pareja I had to force myself off Facebook. Was messing with my emotions and wasting too much time.

    • @-47-
      @-47- 6 років тому +1

      just spend more time doing what you like to do

  • @HDzSpudzx21
    @HDzSpudzx21 9 років тому +1647

    I wish science in my school was taught like this. A fun way of learning. Better than the boring way in school.

    • @yukitsune6653
      @yukitsune6653 9 років тому +24

      True!! School is boring :D

    • @firstname5135
      @firstname5135 9 років тому +10

      Take psychology class!

    • @ilovesparky13
      @ilovesparky13 9 років тому +9

      Andrew Placencia my psychology class is pretty boring. all we do is take notes, take a quiz, take notes, take a quiz, take notes...you get the idea.

    • @natesamadhi33
      @natesamadhi33 9 років тому +2

      school is like, totally for dweebs. if i catch you geeks anywhere near a school, im giving you all a knuckle sandwich!

    • @firstname5135
      @firstname5135 9 років тому +2

      ilovesparky13 But what do you guys learn about?

  • @daphtne7615
    @daphtne7615 8 років тому +648

    *"Internet is like drugs"*
    *Walks away from computer*

    • @Jam3zGe51990
      @Jam3zGe51990 8 років тому +32

      +Chasan ... and goes to snort some cocaine :D

    • @estanublado3905
      @estanublado3905 8 років тому +58

      +Chasan *Walks back to computer to type in comment*

    • @daphtne7615
      @daphtne7615 8 років тому +5

      Esta Nublado lol

    • @VixeyTeh
      @VixeyTeh 8 років тому +37

      +Chasan clearly walked back to type "lol" :p

    • @discovaria9507
      @discovaria9507 6 років тому

      I thought i was you

  • @TheLegend-mu6zg
    @TheLegend-mu6zg 8 років тому +59

    The thing is, If you put your phone down and go outside and do something really fun, Like swimming, infection (you know games like that) You will have so much more fun than using social media.

    • @Rockcroc2000Rm1wE3erWmNfkL
      @Rockcroc2000Rm1wE3erWmNfkL 8 років тому

      +Wizardman Diamomd lol rite.

    • @reginageorgetownuni
      @reginageorgetownuni 8 років тому +1

      ikr.

    • @libbybollinger5901
      @libbybollinger5901 8 років тому

      Lol, if I go outside, I get run over

    • @cloboba143
      @cloboba143 8 років тому

      +Libby Bollinger
      You sound like my friend who LITERALLY runs out in front of cars (he prefers red Avensis' lol)

    • @libbybollinger5901
      @libbybollinger5901 8 років тому +1

      +Meow Biatch where I live has no sidewalk nor even a shoulder on the road or flat land next it to walk on. And once you leave my neighbourhood, there is a good deal of traffic and wi day roads. lol where I live is not pedestrian friendly

  • @ilikefood1052
    @ilikefood1052 8 років тому +205

    this video scared the shit outta me

  • @Malvhi135
    @Malvhi135 9 років тому +407

    If the internet shuts down for about 1 month. I would be in my room in the corner in a ball crying.

    • @nathanbrown1699
      @nathanbrown1699 9 років тому +32

      If that happened, I don't know what I would do tbh. I mean I would start freaking out that we are getting nuked or something, because I would be totally disconnected from information. And Destiny requires internet, so can't play my favorite game! >_

    • @walloham1018
      @walloham1018 9 років тому +82

      But....but.... You're a POTATO......

    • @Sai-rp2xt
      @Sai-rp2xt 9 років тому +10

      It take much less time than a month for that to happen. MUCH LESS! :/

    • @FilipinoSnyper
      @FilipinoSnyper 9 років тому +7

      Vaguely reminds me of the time there was no internet in South Park.

    • @theawesomegamr
      @theawesomegamr 9 років тому +4

      You know Nathan, if you were nuked you would probably have a bit more to worry about than being disconnected (you know, because you would be dead and all)

  • @queenofsalt7515
    @queenofsalt7515 8 років тому +638

    My life:
    I think I'll have 10 minutes on tumblr
    *ten days later*
    Okay five more minutes
    *cycle repeats*

  • @ki6eki
    @ki6eki 9 років тому +65

    Deleting my Facebook was the best decision I made in my life.

    • @gotnoname7051
      @gotnoname7051 4 роки тому +3

      *me too*

    • @muwus328
      @muwus328 3 роки тому

      I deleted my Twitter account, nothing happened, why?

    • @muwus328
      @muwus328 3 роки тому +2

      @sonic kien What about UA-cam?
      What about my games?

  • @ganonisking6609
    @ganonisking6609 8 років тому +163

    That is why the only social media I use is UA-cam

    • @faithalways8537
      @faithalways8537 5 років тому +40

      Even UA-cam has it's own distractions.

    • @iraqi2015
      @iraqi2015 5 років тому +4

      I use youtube and telegram

    • @CaptainChaos990
      @CaptainChaos990 5 років тому +37

      Unfortunately UA-cam isn't so innocent anymore. UA-cam is now programmed to exploit vulnerable psychological interloops that have very similar patterns as Social Media. Basically, it's now wired to get you addicted and keep you addicted

    • @luzcastillo8121
      @luzcastillo8121 5 років тому +3

      are you being sarcastic?

    • @enoughisenough8510
      @enoughisenough8510 5 років тому +2

      It is also an addiction

  • @HAA0603
    @HAA0603 3 роки тому +51

    Definitely want to go back to the old days when there wasn’t any social media bugging me. It was better running around outside and playing with friends instead of being at home doing nothing all day, just liking random posts on Instagram and Twitter

  • @ThePuden714
    @ThePuden714 8 років тому +63

    I'm an extremely introvert person, so I haven't used any social media except youtube in half a year. I just text people when I *need* to and talk to people when I'm near them.

    • @newbyclive
      @newbyclive 4 роки тому +4

      That's pretty much me.

  • @egagnard
    @egagnard 8 років тому +297

    I'm very concerend with how many people are flat out addicted to their phones. It seems everywhere you look (espeically a place like a school), cell phone use is very common and constant. This is not good man.

    • @AlexCab_49
      @AlexCab_49 8 років тому +17

      +egagnard I agree, It's mostly the girls that are addicted to it, and take selfies. though guys to do that, honestly I hope my generation doesn't procreate. They would make terrible parents since they're full of themselves and would be too busy taking selfies.

    • @SunnySunflowerFields
      @SunnySunflowerFields 8 років тому +14

      +Alejandro Cabrera Excuse me? What's wrong with selfies? God forbid someone takes a picture of themselves when they look good. God forbid someone actually *gasp* feels confident! And don't compare phones to children, we're not idiots. Obviously we know when to put a phone down. And you know what? Even though people are complaining about how phones make us less social, do you know what most people do on phones? They talk to other people! It allows us to talk to our friends even when we're not physically next to them, which is pretty damn great.

    • @egagnard
      @egagnard 8 років тому

      Alejandro Cabrera i did what when and how?

    • @AlexCab_49
      @AlexCab_49 8 років тому +13

      egagnard I just wish selfies died. nowadays you can't take a picture of your friends without them feeling awkward. also cellphones suck for meaningful pictures.

    • @ArStarSSBM
      @ArStarSSBM 8 років тому +5

      +SunnySunflowerFields god forbid someone sit there taking dozens of picture of themself like an idiot
      no joke that is what teenagers do

  • @brittanycobb1094
    @brittanycobb1094 8 років тому +46

    That first fact actually worried me a little. I spend a lot of time on Twitter and I get annoyed if it loads slowly, but I've also gone a week or two with little or no social media usage and found it refreshing. I definitely think it's harming our abilities to multitask too, the more devices we use. It seems productive but it's the opposite!

  • @caramida9
    @caramida9 9 років тому +103

    Imagine if all the internet was shut down for a day... think of all the panic...

    • @sumerian7775
      @sumerian7775 9 років тому +7

      Jesus would die

    • @SharvinNP
      @SharvinNP 9 років тому +21

      Haha. As a non-addict of the Internet, I would totally want to see this one day. At least for an hour or so. Complete Internet vanishes, nothing works.

    • @mupert_rerdok
      @mupert_rerdok 9 років тому +5

      Sharvin Nannan Panday That would be amazing! Stocks go down, countries collapse! WOOOOOOOO! Oops.

    • @SharvinNP
      @SharvinNP 9 років тому

      Akres Twotwotwo Not really...

    • @monkeyneil578
      @monkeyneil578 9 років тому

      personally i can do that easly

  • @JoaDrath
    @JoaDrath 9 років тому +103

    I don't have phantom vibration syndrome because no one ever calls or texts me.

    • @Mr0poper
      @Mr0poper 9 років тому +9

      Forever alone

    • @tomgab1234
      @tomgab1234 9 років тому +1

      I have it and no one calls or texts me. But I usually have it on FB. #foreveralone

    • @erikziak1249
      @erikziak1249 9 років тому +3

      People call or text me only when they want something from me... They do not call to call me to drink a beer with them. I do not care anymore.

    • @nathanbrown1699
      @nathanbrown1699 9 років тому

      Lol

    • @natesamadhi33
      @natesamadhi33 9 років тому

      your pic fits your comment perfectly *****

  • @Danygotaworldtosee
    @Danygotaworldtosee 6 років тому +152

    I'M ADDICTED

    • @azur9044
      @azur9044 3 роки тому +18

      do you want addiction premium? No ads, so you can rot your brain more!

    • @murilog.p.1383
      @murilog.p.1383 3 роки тому +2

      TO THE MADNESS!!!

    • @comehomeimissyou
      @comehomeimissyou 3 роки тому +2

      @@murilog.p.1383 THIS HOTEL IS MY ATLANTIS

    • @epikdude6979
      @epikdude6979 2 роки тому

      I can’t live without social media glad I was born in the correct generation

    • @nisrinechafik1255
      @nisrinechafik1255 2 роки тому

      This is the Conclusion

  • @napapatekaunnop9886
    @napapatekaunnop9886 3 роки тому +17

    It is true that internet users, including me, are unable to control how much time they spend online. Besides, our conversation by face to face is less than communication in social media. I couldn't agree more that our brain and behavior may never be the same because of social media.

  • @WitchEggDog
    @WitchEggDog 9 років тому +177

    what would happen if the internet shut down for 24hours

    • @letiggo1448
      @letiggo1448 9 років тому +63

      People would commit suicide

    • @GamingChente
      @GamingChente 9 років тому +138

      World war 3

    • @MINTBERRYCRRUNCH
      @MINTBERRYCRRUNCH 9 років тому +49

      No internet for 24 hours. Did you really need help for that?

    • @ejdarly4733
      @ejdarly4733 9 років тому +3

      ***** LOL I used to work for that crappy company OMG

    • @Mousekins
      @Mousekins 9 років тому +11

      I'd just read a book tbh.

  • @ExplodingChickenPie
    @ExplodingChickenPie 9 років тому +39

    1:26..... 'Once every 2 weeks.' I thought I was the only one, for me it happens pretty much once every two-three days

    • @Mr0poper
      @Mr0poper 9 років тому

      Yeah that's what happens to me. Once about every 2-3 days

    • @ImBoundChaos
      @ImBoundChaos 9 років тому +24

      i can never understand people that use their phone all the time, can someone tell whats so great about receiving a text, i get annoyed when people text me

    • @ExplodingChickenPie
      @ExplodingChickenPie 9 років тому

      ImBoundChaos I don't like receiving texts, I just get them a lot. If I do get a text I feel like I need to reply. I always take my phone just in case I need to call the emergency services

    • @hawaiidispenser
      @hawaiidispenser 9 років тому +4

      Kadu Penuela LOL! I sometimes power off my cell phone and put it down on the desk, then out of the corner of my eye think I see the screen turn on. So I look over and it's still off. Phantom screen.

    • @cassidystorms
      @cassidystorms 9 років тому +1

      hawaiidispenser ME TOO

  • @asmitathapa2466
    @asmitathapa2466 2 роки тому +10

    I remember watching this video 6 years ago, and I'm barely able to handle my social media addiction to this date. 🥺

  • @enemybird
    @enemybird 8 років тому +445

    I have zero friends and nobody comments or likes any of my shit.

  • @AsapSCIENCE
    @AsapSCIENCE  9 років тому +325

    5 CRAZY WAYS SOCIAL MEDIA IS CHANGING YOUR BRAIN RIGHT NOW!
    Ever wonder how social media affects your body and brain? You might be surprised! We break it down in our latest video here:
    ua-cam.com/video/HffWFd_6bJ0/v-deo.html

  • @JaxBlade
    @JaxBlade 9 років тому +50

    This is why I try to take breaks from Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. I have a pretty decent sized following on all of them and you get addicted to seeing that lil notification at the top of the page everytime you log in and I dont think thats too healthy for me haha.....UA-cam on the other hand is another addiction I just cannot break haha

    • @veganpunk
      @veganpunk 2 роки тому

      That's not even funny. It's affecting your productivity and decision making. You're literally laughing at it.

    • @Luckuzis
      @Luckuzis 2 роки тому +1

      @@veganpunk l

  • @patelvidhu4840
    @patelvidhu4840 8 років тому +86

    People who use social media and internet more than 4 hours a day, ask them to stay away from internet for 3 days. I am sure that they will feel irritation and anxiety.

    • @asdfgidji879
      @asdfgidji879 8 років тому +2

      I could stay off the internet for a week I won't unless I have to but I could and have due to being grounded

    • @maskeda.6942
      @maskeda.6942 8 років тому +2

      Lol since I went on a vacation Iasted 2 months without Internet. And then the company got bankrupt and I had to wait 7 months without Internet because we didn't move houses like we were supposed to. I got my internet 5 days ago.

    • @edgygigas
      @edgygigas 8 років тому

      +Patel Vidhu ....oops?

    • @hannahc3317
      @hannahc3317 6 років тому +1

      Spend around 4-8 hours online everyday. Last week I got off 2 weeks off no electronics at all, even offline. Was fine.

    • @risindacurve799
      @risindacurve799 4 роки тому +1

      @Random Things *"pasted"* 😂😂😂

  • @Lexyvil
    @Lexyvil 7 років тому +11

    Well, I am 10% of those who has trouble getting off internet addiction--the reason I can't stop is because of fear from losing the stimulating ambiance that keeps me creative and productive.

    • @Lexyvil
      @Lexyvil 7 років тому

      Mainly because everything else is boring.

    • @ahollowbiscuit8550
      @ahollowbiscuit8550 7 років тому +3

      Lexyvil I can't get off bc I have no friends

  • @allyshirman7250
    @allyshirman7250 9 років тому +4

    Hey! You're so close the 3 million. So I'm just gonna say congrats now.
    I love the channel and all the interesting and cool videos you come up with. I know that each and everyone takes a very long time to make, and I appreciate all the effort.
    Thank you for being awesome!

  • @nathanbrown1699
    @nathanbrown1699 9 років тому +82

    Our public school system needs to get it together. I seriously think that lecturing about ACTUALLY interesting stuff is very helpful, and encourages the kid to try his or her hardest in that class. I'm so sick of falling asleep in American Government, English 3, Pre-Calc and Earth Systems. Seriously, I don't know how they do it, but they seem to make me drowsy 10 minutes into their lecture. I'm just thinking of my kids and how I might put them through online schooling.

    • @borzavrl
      @borzavrl 9 років тому +3

      Just a bit of advice-be careful from who you get the online schooling and make sure that your kids have a chance to physically interact with other people around their age,or if they're mature for their age possibly older.

    • @nathanbrown1699
      @nathanbrown1699 9 років тому +3

      iliketacos518 My friends do that too. But the tests kill me, and I suck at remembering grammar rules. Hope I can get a 21-25 on the ACT. The Pre-ACT I got 23, but I'm scared it will be harder than the Pre one. ;(

    • @Evelina_412
      @Evelina_412 9 років тому +15

      And they should start teaching only USEFUL stuff and leave out things that you won't need for the rest of my life.

    • @iliketacos518
      @iliketacos518 9 років тому +4

      *****
      yeah i feel you, my spelling is deplorable
      i have a big exam comming up in 6 months that determine whether i get to do what i want to do in university or if i even make it into university,
      and barely scraped by my last major exam 

    • @nathanbrown1699
      @nathanbrown1699 9 років тому +3

      iliketacos518 I'm glad I'm not alone in my problems. :/ Good luck on that exam. :)

  • @taylorgrant-gates3097
    @taylorgrant-gates3097 8 років тому +1

    Very interesting that people who meet online first tend to have a stronger relationship, definitely something thought provoking! Great video!

  • @meronaberra
    @meronaberra 8 років тому +8

    i'm my opinion, technology can definietly be productive or regressive depending on our ability to separate it from the reality we truly exist in and how we can move past vicariously living through our social media identities.

  • @BrainStuffShow
    @BrainStuffShow 9 років тому +41

    Great work AsapSCIENCE! We're really impressed with how efficiently you convey so much information.

    • @jonydeep8231
      @jonydeep8231 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/A8RA5gVOxB4/v-deo.html

  • @SantoLago-rt4nh
    @SantoLago-rt4nh 9 років тому +3

    Explains why I've watch like 15 of your videos in a row lol. I'm addicted. Also I seriously have that phantom vibration syndrome stuff happen to me at least once a day. Awesome vid guys!!!

  • @octaviorodriguez5256
    @octaviorodriguez5256 6 років тому +1

    You rock! I made my whole class watch this three times! Thanks a lot !

  • @WinterandNoodle
    @WinterandNoodle 9 років тому +26

    So happy I never use facebook and twitter at all.

    • @walidfakhfakh3660
      @walidfakhfakh3660 4 роки тому +1

      @Blue Vader you litterally answered a 4 years old comment dumbass

    • @stanley3342
      @stanley3342 4 роки тому

      *uses youtube*

  • @TeensafeMonitoring
    @TeensafeMonitoring 8 років тому +7

    Very interesting to learn about the differences between communication face-to-face and through social media. It's true, you do become more self-involved.

  • @alaya7935
    @alaya7935 6 років тому +15

    1:01 that's a sneaky way to get a Nike ad

  • @kaceywemyss5011
    @kaceywemyss5011 7 років тому +1

    I love ASAP Science! They are very informational videos and get right to the point.

  • @zackgruczelak1355
    @zackgruczelak1355 2 роки тому +1

    The drawings in the background of the commentary helped to visualize the information being communicated. I definitely relate to the phone vibration syndrome. If I ever hear a noise similar to vibration I always check to see if I got a notification on my phone. I was surprised to hear that drug addiction and social media addiction can be seen in the same light. "Who doesn't like talking about themselves," is not always true and could have offended those who do not like talking about themselves. To become a more effective and engaging video it could have shown real life situations that related to the five topics given. For example, a successful partnership that happened over the internet and how it evolved over the internet to lead to in person. I think it could have added The video did a great job grabbing your interest and helped to understand how social media effects your brain.

  • @anniefisher8526
    @anniefisher8526 8 років тому +8

    Great analysis and explanation of Internet addiction. I've never heard of phantom vibration syndrome before (and haven't experienced it either, luckily). I think the higher percentage of successful partnerships among those who met online is because the filtering process in online dating is much more detailed and intense, so it's unlikely for people to end up on a date with someone whose views/interests are severely incompatible.

    • @ericwitt4359
      @ericwitt4359 Рік тому

      What you are saying actually is problematic for dating. Because people have more of a tendency to be very picky and judgmental on different opinions, rather than trying to work out and/or through those differences. And indeed, if I am not mistaken, relationships are much shorter than 8 years ago.

  • @willowrisegardens
    @willowrisegardens 9 років тому +4

    Fascinating video! One thing I would love to understand and see a video on is how ADHD works in the brain. I understand it has something to do with dopamine deficiency, but beyond that, I'm really unclear, and I'd love to get a better basic understanding of how it works.
    Thanks for the great videos!

  • @Tekcabin
    @Tekcabin 7 років тому

    This is such an interesting perspective on social media. The science behind influencing people is mind blowing.

  • @SenecaGray
    @SenecaGray 9 років тому +50

    Good thing I don't use social media.

    • @sandramasson244
      @sandramasson244 9 років тому +41

      youtube is a social media...

    • @SenecaGray
      @SenecaGray 9 років тому +8

      Sandra Masson Religiously.

    • @ShreyaReddyArt
      @ShreyaReddyArt 9 років тому +4

      Articuno Forever wtf???

    • @TheLovaticFandomChannel
      @TheLovaticFandomChannel 9 років тому +2

      Articuno Forever You're using social media right now. UA-cam is social media.

    • @SenecaGray
      @SenecaGray 9 років тому +4

      lori lisa I don't DEDICATE myself to it.

  • @uhyes7265
    @uhyes7265 7 років тому +32

    ^watches video^
    wellp, my lifes screwed.

  • @Shimoaoi1988
    @Shimoaoi1988 9 років тому +6

    I met my now husband on World of Warcraft 6 and a half years ago. We never sent a picture to one another and saw what the other looked like for the first time in real life when my husband traveled from Belgium to the UK to visit me for a week 2 months after knowing one another. We got engaged that week! And are happily married with two daughters! I think it was the things we said to one another online and our personalities that drew us in. Although I am very attracted to my husband. ;)

    • @chantelhart8901
      @chantelhart8901 9 років тому +1

      Met my husband online as well with a baby on the way!

    • @Shimoaoi1988
      @Shimoaoi1988 9 років тому +1

      Chantel Pulsipher Congrats!

    • @chantelhart8901
      @chantelhart8901 9 років тому

      Thank you!

    • @mupert_rerdok
      @mupert_rerdok 9 років тому

      Chantel Pulsipher This 2 peoplez turned out so wellz.

  • @k.laurenm9680
    @k.laurenm9680 5 років тому +1

    It is very crazy had social media has such a huge impact on peoples's lives. I will confess that I spend a large amount of time browsing through my social media accounts throughout the day. I experience phantom vibration syndrome quite often which is scary because it shows a sign of addiction. I use it to keep up with whats going on in the world because now its such a huge outlet for news that you can view at your fingertips in secs from anywhere.

  • @alyssajones4368
    @alyssajones4368 2 роки тому +1

    7 years later and this shit is STILL a problem 😩

  • @undercoverduck
    @undercoverduck 9 років тому +4

    okwow this vid just made me a whole lot more self-aware of my actions and I think I'm gonna go ahead and switch of my computer now, cause I actually gotta be productive right now

  • @ShidamProductions
    @ShidamProductions 9 років тому +35

    Is this really why we became so addicted to releasing weekly videos!?
    Dopamine you so good ;]

    • @flaplaya
      @flaplaya 9 років тому +1

      Sloooow Clap....Kidding ;)

  • @DeathEaterBella
    @DeathEaterBella 9 років тому

    Great video - love the style you present your videos. Thank you

  • @yasminehezzi61
    @yasminehezzi61 2 роки тому +1

    The social media is my biggest issue and addiction in the same time it broke my self-confidence,my learning skills,my ability to focus and even more the capacity of being sociable in the real world . Even its good things that it provides us but it still a damaging way of ours live like mine. I lost my ability to express myself and making decisions it touched my self-respect and esteem.💔

  • @enoughisenough8510
    @enoughisenough8510 5 років тому +6

    True social media is the worst addiction we all are into. I call it Digital Slavery, we are into this era. We all are enslaved by these technology platforms. Breaking out is in our hand, but we tend to choose otherwise option.

  • @LeoChiu229
    @LeoChiu229 3 роки тому +2

    I'll have to admit that I'm more addicted to the internet and UA-cam mostly for educational and informational purposes especially the AsapSCIENCE channel nowadays on whatever benefits and relevant to me and occasionally watch decent UA-cam movies instead of other social media such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter which I've never subscribed.

  • @duckylovesbread4323
    @duckylovesbread4323 Рік тому +1

    Social media makes me happier, I feel more confident behind a screen

    • @TommyRx
      @TommyRx Рік тому +1

      Like how for people like me where in public im shy and introverted sometimes but with social media you feel more comfortable talking with people

    • @duckylovesbread4323
      @duckylovesbread4323 Рік тому

      @@TommyRx yeah, i find it a lot easier to talk to strangers because I’m anonymous

    • @duckylovesbread4323
      @duckylovesbread4323 Рік тому

      On the internet that is

  • @jennajacobson4702
    @jennajacobson4702 9 років тому

    I can watch these videos all day! You guys are amazing !

  • @nataliep3005
    @nataliep3005 8 років тому +4

    I think it's amazing that social media can be addicting like drugs. It is also interesting that social media is more addicting when we talk about ourselves. It's sad that 80% of our online communication is all self involved.

  • @alexis-sk6lf
    @alexis-sk6lf 9 років тому +25

    2:33 is very true.
    most successful relationships were developed online. this is because most people nowadays are more judgmental on how a person looks rather than how they act. if you meet the person online, you have a 50% higher chance of the relationship being successful, as you can judge the person on how they act and not how they look.

  • @neverstopdreaming998
    @neverstopdreaming998 8 років тому

    I'm glad you finished this video off on a positive note :)

  • @Michelledownes1
    @Michelledownes1 8 років тому

    i love these videos, don't stop making them :)

  • @essennagerry
    @essennagerry 9 років тому +28

    I've got a burning question! How many languages can we learn?
    What is the science of languages and learning languages?

    • @-toomie-1937
      @-toomie-1937 5 років тому

      essennagerry This gotta happen

  • @kelli5966
    @kelli5966 6 років тому +1

    The number of people who use their phones all the times is astounding. I remember I got grounded during the end of the school year and I felt so lost without my phone. I didn't realize until then how many people (including myself) use their phones instead of actually communicating. I think it improved my work ethic because I didn't have anything to distract me. Anyways, this is a really great video. :)

  • @donovandesigns
    @donovandesigns 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this! It definitely helps me as I lead a content creative agency. Thanks!

  • @saturn3455
    @saturn3455 9 років тому +56

    Guys, I seriously need help. I can't live a day without my phone. When I wake up, I go straight on my phone. When I go to sleep, i'm on my phone. This is really a problem.
    And just to add on to what ASAPscience said about this video, technology can actually take a toll on your physical appearance. If you eat something & go straight on your phone (whether it's on a bed/couch) you are gaining more fat. If your always like this, it will be difficult to burn those pounds unless you go outside everyday for at least an hour and do an exercise of some sort. Social medias can also make a person insecure because of all the hate thats been spreading. Also, seeing other people's photos & looking at yourself makes you insecure.
    Technology has a lot of pros, & cons too it.
    But seriously. I need help. Is there any advice & anything useful that will help me stop being so obsessed with technology. I really need help, this is becoming a problem.

    • @shend23games
      @shend23games 9 років тому +10

      Try just staying away from it, it's extremely easy. Turn the ringer off/to vibration mode, or just turn it off. After a while, you'll forget about it. After a few days, you'll start to grow off your phone and only check it once you get bored. That's what I do sometimes to stuff, good luck though!

    • @lunayen
      @lunayen 9 років тому +12

      How about this. Get rid of your phone and buy a simple one with limited specs? I used to rarely sit on my phone, but once I got a smartphone last summer I realized how often I'm online these days. As for your computer, you have two options: 1) cancel your internet subscription or 2) set up a timer where you only go online for an hour or three hours but once a week. Once time's up, turn off your WiFi, put your laptop in the closet, and do something else. In the first few weeks you'll experience withdrawal symptoms, but the more you adapt to your new life, the less you care about going online.

    • @MsZsc
      @MsZsc 9 років тому +9

      throw it out the window.

    • @omer8215
      @omer8215 9 років тому +1

      This is a litte late but here's a simple tip. Set an alarm every day to go outside for at least an hour. Not to wake up, but you'll probably be on your phone when the alarm is off.

    • @TheCookiekitten
      @TheCookiekitten 9 років тому +8

      Mackenzie Hollow I'm a little late, but I hope I can still help at least a little. Once, I was grounded from my phone for a long time, a few months, actually, and it wasn't till then that I realized how much I was involved in media. When I was able to use it again, I did so, and ever so slowly, the quality of life deteriorated... I had yet another realization as to how rich my life was, how many things I was doing, how intimate my relationships were to those around me, how much more open, happy, and productive I was... Media just sucks you into a little hole that's hard to get out of. Make sure you want this-- a better life-- badly enough, and then just stop. Stop altogether. It doesn't have to be forever, just until you're ready and can control yourself again. It's hard, yes, but the outcome is so much grander and more extravagant than what could've come of settling back into bad habits. And the satisfaction, it lasts-- and it's genuine.

  • @squeakmims396
    @squeakmims396 8 років тому +63

    I HATE ONLINE DATING CASUE
    1.you can't see them face to face
    2.they might be cheating on you
    3.They might have lied about there age
    4. in real life they might be bad and really different
    5.online dating rushes into the relationship without knowing each other or seeing each other
    6.You won't feel love when you do online dating
    7.They probably ask to much about u that they come to your state one day and find you and stalk u. 0_0
    8. ITS IN EVERY KID GAME!? AND KIDS ARE GETTING INFLUENCED BY THIS BEHAVIOUR
    Thats the reason online dating is stupid :3 don't judge me

    • @nightraven5710
      @nightraven5710 8 років тому +2

      Not to mention it should be 'Their age'

    • @notequalto5179
      @notequalto5179 7 років тому +2

      Just hop on Wizard101 with text chat and you'll understand what this guy means.

    • @risindacurve799
      @risindacurve799 4 роки тому +1

      Amen couldn't be betterly said! 👏

  • @taniagarcia9527
    @taniagarcia9527 8 років тому +2

    Yes, social media is bad when it comes to some things, like the lack of face-to-face interaction there is now, or the amount of time we are spending on it, but it can also be beneficial nowadays to create networks, find out about important topics, etc. We can't discredit social media's many beneficial attributes.

  • @joannafairbairn560
    @joannafairbairn560 3 роки тому +1

    Interesting video - love the animations!

  • @be.alrightx5386
    @be.alrightx5386 8 років тому +4

    right now i'm on social media, watching a video on how social media may change my brain

  • @Frostmournebg
    @Frostmournebg 9 років тому +6

    Hey guys, really love the show. You're doing a fantastic job by keeping science easily explained and fun. I've got a question that I'd like to ask you: "Why do we get blue balls when we don't get satisfied, and a way to "cure" it "? Thanks for keeping it smart :)

  • @Movingtargets
    @Movingtargets 9 років тому

    Awesome video! The illustrations were on point!

  • @samuelresendes1938
    @samuelresendes1938 9 років тому +2

    love your videos...keep it up!!!

  • @carson1084
    @carson1084 7 років тому +4

    When I used to play TF2 for 5 hours a day, I began hearing noises from the game in real life. And they felt super real.

  • @sweetbopeep00
    @sweetbopeep00 9 років тому +9

    sometimes i kinda wish that i had an excuse to not use the internet for a month or so. like if it ever shut down (i know thats not possible but) idk i just want to be forced to take a break, you know?

    • @iTviX123
      @iTviX123 9 років тому +1

      I know how you feel :\

    • @MegaSoftCore
      @MegaSoftCore 9 років тому +1

      I was on vacation for 3 weeks in the mountains and had almost no internet it was still there but I almost didn't make use of it. I have to say that it was one of the best vacations ever. I felt so great and had a lot of contact with other people that I've never spoken to. I really miss it now

    • @CrimsonEclipse
      @CrimsonEclipse 9 років тому

      Just don't pay your internet bills.

    • @tootz1950
      @tootz1950 9 років тому +1

      luuoma Get a friend or two and take a hike in a nearby state park. Take pictures, notice the shapes and colors. Go home, buy some watercolors (just a few) and paper and start experimenting. You are probably better than you think.

    • @adamjordan1463
      @adamjordan1463 2 роки тому

      I had to delete my social media accounts. I kept redownloading them to my phone.

  • @janielspeaks3648
    @janielspeaks3648 8 років тому

    So true. I could remember everything on social media, but I found it hard to remember things for school. I had to cut back on social media.

  • @cynths9958
    @cynths9958 9 років тому

    you guys don't know how much you help me with my homework, thank you!

  • @joeymitchum2574
    @joeymitchum2574 8 років тому +10

    Im not the only one with phantom vibration phew

  • @sleepyote
    @sleepyote 7 років тому +52

    Well my mental health is doomed but at least my long distance relationship will most likely work out.
    Edit: It did not work out, but I'm in a happier relationship with someone local.

    • @Maryam-gk6kx
      @Maryam-gk6kx 6 років тому

      Doggoroo Me!

    • @mohicanmowl
      @mohicanmowl 6 років тому

      Unless you include cheating there

    • @pepitopacquiao
      @pepitopacquiao 4 роки тому +1

      ummmm.... nope.

    • @sleepyote
      @sleepyote 2 роки тому +1

      Edit: It did not work out, but I'm in a happier relationship with someone local.

  • @StigmaSlayer
    @StigmaSlayer 9 років тому

    Great video. Thank you for the post.

  • @user-hf5uq5kd5s
    @user-hf5uq5kd5s 3 роки тому +1

    i totally agree because social media have affected us and it isnt so good i also found very interesting information about the Sydrome. I also found really shocking the status of each category.

  • @narumi89
    @narumi89 9 років тому +6

    1:05 I was like "wait why is that man in the green shirt wearing a Nike shirt??" but then I was like "Oh, it's a tick? ok..."

  • @demonicseries
    @demonicseries 7 років тому +36

    If the Internet is like a drug, and medicine is a drug then...
    Internet=medicine

    • @TheFoxiest77
      @TheFoxiest77 7 років тому +1

      Fiber lights 123 extensive scientific research right here

    • @offstagenews2655
      @offstagenews2655 7 років тому +1

      I serious question the value of modern medicine which utilizes "drugs" to heal.

  • @BrianYYH
    @BrianYYH 8 років тому +1

    I think a lot of what we associate as “internet addiction” is when people use the internet to escape their reality. The “instant gratification” is, I think, the biggest part. It reminds me of that scene in Inception when the Indian people go into the dream world to escape their reality; they live there. That’s similar to our internet lives, where we are immersed and find ourselves spending hours on them.
    Great and Informational video, as always.

  • @jellybean23yearsago58
    @jellybean23yearsago58 6 років тому

    Thanks for the video. This is what I wanted to find out. 🙂

  • @karangujar317
    @karangujar317 8 років тому +7

    I am turning off my pc now......(i watched a lot of asapscience videos may be for 1 hour without even knowing!)

  • @meganb4276
    @meganb4276 8 років тому +26

    I'm an internet addict. You don't understand I'm rarely out of my room ;-; it's bad XD but whatever c:

    • @AlexCab_49
      @AlexCab_49 8 років тому

      +Megan Loves Pierce the veil Cx I hope that you don't procreate.

    • @meganb4276
      @meganb4276 8 років тому

      +Alejandro Cabrera same

    • @AlexCab_49
      @AlexCab_49 8 років тому

      Megan Loves Pierce the veil Cx Lol!

    • @mr.smiles9948
      @mr.smiles9948 8 років тому

      it's okay you can go to a clinc In chine

    • @Sophie-gn8jw
      @Sophie-gn8jw 8 років тому +2

      IKR my life = internet

  • @ranyachikhaoui2971
    @ranyachikhaoui2971 6 років тому

    very informative, visuals made this easy to understand and very detailed information.

  • @kajahussain3365
    @kajahussain3365 9 років тому

    Woah! Great one!

  • @TheBRITSAS
    @TheBRITSAS 7 років тому +3

    socialmedia destroying a family

    • @matthewmann8969
      @matthewmann8969 7 років тому

      Krisha Gurung because people allow it to.

  • @veronicas8270
    @veronicas8270 9 років тому +5

    That phantom vibration syndrome happens to me too, I thought my phone was ringing, I checked it and nothing :/

  • @MarisaSanfilippo
    @MarisaSanfilippo 9 років тому

    Interesting! Thanks for sharing this.

  • @jano_alarcon
    @jano_alarcon 7 років тому +2

    It's a very interested video. The phenomenon of vibration is so real, it's scary. Good job.

    • @ericksoto9832
      @ericksoto9832 7 років тому

      Yeah. It has happened to me too lol.

  • @stefv2986
    @stefv2986 2 роки тому +4

    I have to watch this for my english exam lol

  • @15LaDell
    @15LaDell 8 років тому +15

    next goal, How to withdrawal from social media .. I really want to to.

    • @royadair6737
      @royadair6737 5 років тому +1

      Moon Orchid If your really serious about quitting Social Media then you may have to find another offline activity to boost your dopamine fix because this is what Social Media is used for, ive personally experienced the psychological aspect of this. Good luck in your endeavors.👍👍

  • @Onpardies
    @Onpardies 3 роки тому

    Thats a nice video! I have to see it for school but its really interesting.

  • @Hollowdude15
    @Hollowdude15 6 місяців тому

    Social media is more worse now and great video man :]

  • @TheeMademoiselle
    @TheeMademoiselle 8 років тому +21

    It allll makes sense now 😒

  • @m2holic138
    @m2holic138 9 років тому +30

    I have a question does video games slow or increase your reflexes (reactions)

    • @David93434
      @David93434 9 років тому +5

      It depends on the game, when I play Sonic or racing games, I feel it stimulates my reflexes

    • @m2holic138
      @m2holic138 9 років тому

      what about fighting games you need those sick street fighter reactions though :p

    • @anasmouden8497
      @anasmouden8497 9 років тому

      kolorwit erick Actually, a study says that playing video games burns loads of calories.

    • @m2holic138
      @m2holic138 9 років тому +1

      well if your standing the whole time i guess

    • @JellybellyWaffles
      @JellybellyWaffles 9 років тому +3

      If you do like less than 2 hours a day then it can be beneficial with reaction times and hand-eye-coordination.

  • @g___aia
    @g___aia 8 років тому +1

    "We all love talking about ourselves, right?"
    This is so soooo untrue

  • @RE-fc7zr
    @RE-fc7zr 2 роки тому +1

    I can confirm that this is 100% true , i had a good memory since i was a kid and now i'm i can't remember clearly the details of my life , my lessons and i can't concentrate in class , i don't wanna ruin my life and future anymore

  • @graceb151
    @graceb151 7 років тому +3

    So while most of this sounded self centered and negative, I was wondering about the increase in dopamine part. Could this possibly have anything to do with Parkinson's disease? Could the generation that is so obsessed with social media actually be preventing Parkinson's later in life?