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- 1. The Loneliness of Social MediaThe Loneliness of Social Media Matt LégerMatt Léger Photo: Alix.Kreil Via: Flickr.com Photo: Alix.Kreil Via: Flickr.com
- 2. Social media should a be tool, rather than the main platform for connecting with friends. Social media should a be tool, rather than the main platform for connecting with friends. Photo: Gabrielle Bucataru Via: Flickr.com Photo: Gabrielle Bucataru Via: Flickr.com
- 3. This is made evident when examining the extreme effects of social media on our lives. This is made evident when examining the extreme effects of social media on our lives. Photo: Christian Schierig Via: Flickr.com Photo: Christian Schierig Via: Flickr.com
- 4. Social Media: 1.A cause for loneliness 2.A cure for loneliness 3. Finding the balance Social Media: 1.A cause for loneliness 2.A cure for loneliness 3. Finding the balance Photo: Kaboompics.comPhoto: Kaboompics.com
- 5. 1. The Cause1. The Cause Photo: Jamie Via: Flickr.com Photo: Jamie Via: Flickr.com
- 6. Social media presents users with “opportunit[ies] to connect with others [whereby there is a] […] lack of social contact.” 2 Social media presents users with “opportunit[ies] to connect with others [whereby there is a] […] lack of social contact.” 2 Photo: Ran Via: Flickr.com Photo: Ran Via: Flickr.com
- 7. This is because social media interaction puts convenience in the forefront at the cost of genuine interactions. 10 This is because social media interaction puts convenience in the forefront at the cost of genuine interactions. 10 Photo: Marrio Vecchi Via: Flickr.com Photo: Marrio Vecchi Via: Flickr.com
- 8. As a result, the connections made through these platforms are shallow because users can disengage at will. 11 As a result, the connections made through these platforms are shallow because users can disengage at will. 11 Photo: Jenna Souers Via: Flickr.com Photo: Jenna Souers Via: Flickr.com
- 9. Furthermore, social media users admit to using platforms such as Facebook to “creep on people”.1 This toxic behaviour makes consumers “feel the inadequacy of [their] social li[ves]” 2 Furthermore, social media users admit to using platforms such as Facebook to “creep on people”.1 This toxic behaviour makes consumers “feel the inadequacy of [their] social li[ves]” 2 Photo: Mehzing Via: Flickr.com Photo: Mehzing Via: Flickr.com
- 10. Such activities are a hindrance to mental health and can cause depression, which is considered “a disease of loneliness”.9 Such activities are a hindrance to mental health and can cause depression, which is considered “a disease of loneliness”.9 Photo: Librarymook Via: Flickr.com Photo: Librarymook Via: Flickr.com
- 11. 2. The Cure2. The Cure Photo: Penny Via: Flickr.com Photo: Penny Via: Flickr.com
- 12. Easily inferred from its title,Easily inferred from its title, social media is a catalyst for social interaction.social media is a catalyst for social interaction. Photo: Himanshu Joshi Via: Flickr.com Photo: Himanshu Joshi Via: Flickr.com
- 13. The six degrees of separation principle infers that “everyone on the planet is separated by six people.”3 However, according to Facebook, their users are actually connected through “an average of less than three and a half [friends].” 3 The six degrees of separation principle infers that “everyone on the planet is separated by six people.”3 However, according to Facebook, their users are actually connected through “an average of less than three and a half [friends].” 3 Photo: imzero2011 Via: Flickr.com Photo: imzero2011 Via: Flickr.com
- 14. The digital world has taken its place alongside school and friends’ houses and extracurriculars as a place where teens go to make and strengthen friendships.” 7 The digital world has taken its place alongside school and friends’ houses and extracurriculars as a place where teens go to make and strengthen friendships.” 7 Photo: Hudson Alvin Via: Flickr.com Photo: Hudson Alvin Via: Flickr.com
- 15. As a matter of fact, “57% of teens have met a new friend online.” 6 As a matter of fact, “57% of teens have met a new friend online.” 6 Photo: Kena Sen Via: Flickr.com Photo: Kena Sen Via: Flickr.com
- 16. By the same token, a “third of couples [are] marrying someone they met online.” 5 By the same token, a “third of couples [are] marrying someone they met online.” 5 Photo: Momotions Via: Flickr.com Photo: Momotions Via: Flickr.com
- 17. 3. Finding the balance3. Finding the balance Photo: Emily Mary Via: Flickr.com Photo: Emily Mary Via: Flickr.com
- 18. Studies have found poor psychological functioning among teens who are heavy user of social media. This is because no one is telling them to “toss their phones in the garbage.” 8 Studies have found poor psychological functioning among teens who are heavy user of social media. This is because no one is telling them to “toss their phones in the garbage.” 8 Photo: Justin Egan Via: Flickr.com Photo: Justin Egan Via: Flickr.com
- 19. This is not implying that social media consumption should be eliminated. Instead, it infers that usage should be “limit[ed]”.8 This is not implying that social media consumption should be eliminated. Instead, it infers that usage should be “limit[ed]”.8 Photo: Philippe Via: Flickr.com Photo: Philippe Via: Flickr.com
- 20. ?So how do we achieve this balance So how do we achieve this balance Photo: Kaboompics.comPhoto: Kaboompics.com
- 21. By defining the purpose of social media use, consumers will be more equipped to practice self-restraint.4 By defining the purpose of social media use, consumers will be more equipped to practice self-restraint. 4 Photo: .dzika. Via: Flickr.com Photo: .dzika. Via: Flickr.com
- 22. TakeawayTakeaway Photo: Bonita Via: Flickr.com Photo: Bonita Via: Flickr.com
- 23. Social media is an extremely power tool, and this is how it should remain. Social media should not be the platform for social interaction because it can lead to loneliness. That being said, users who are able to restrict their consumption of social media by defining their usage goals will realized the benefits that social media has to offer. Social media is an extremely power tool, and this is how it should remain. Social media should not be the platform for social interaction because it can lead to loneliness. That being said, users who are able to restrict their consumption of social media by defining their usage goals will realized the benefits that social media has to offer. Photo: Robert Braddock Via: Flickr.com Photo: Robert Braddock Via: Flickr.com
- 24. * * * * * = course source
Editor's Notes
- Cover page
- Thesis slide
- arguments
- Cause title slide
- Convenience at cost of genuine interaction
- Disengage at will: shallow… so much still missing.
- Hate readings
- Inadequacy (fb creeping)
- The cure.
- 3.5 degress of seperation vs 6 degrees of sep.
- Maintain friendships
- Meet new people: 57%
- 1/3 couples meet online
- Heavy users are worse off stat.
- Balance health: balanced usage
- how to do this? Easier said than done
- Define purpose, practice self constraint
- Takeaway cover slide
- Summary.