Text But Don’t Post
Have you ever questioned the effect social media has on you or others? What about the effect texting has on your ability to read and write properly? Think about it: Social media and technology have become such a must in society, that it is a rare occasion when one comes across a human being that has never texted, or logged into any social media site. As a human being in search for answers to these questions, I read two texts: a Ted Talk/transcript entitled “Txting Is Killing Language. JK!” by John McWhorter, and an article published on the website Slate entitled “Selfie-loathing” by Jessica Winter. McWhorter’s Ted Talk discusses the pros of texting and the difference …show more content…
Winter believes that even though there may be some positive aspects to Facebook like boosting self-esteem, specific uses of Facebook can also bring out the green monster within you and lower your self-esteem. Winter explains that if you use Facebook to post new articles, for games, or to talk to your friends you most likely will not experience any shift in moods. However, if you use Facebook to stalk your friends, compare lives, and obsess over the amount of likes per photo received, then you most likely have to break up with Facebook. Although Winter provides this information about Facebook bringing out the monster within us, she states that studies show that Instagram is the “evil friend” in social media. She further states the fact that Instagram stands for the three things that make people depressed on Facebook: liking photos, loitering around others profiles, and broadcasting to an audience. While these may be part of what Facebook is all about, Instagram is centered on this. Winter explains that Instagram is image driven. When we see photos that express the fun and carefree part of the image captured, it promotes others to post even better photos that express the same thing. Another thing Winter points out is that Instagram steals a persons time. The time spent altering photos, and stalking other photos is mind-boggling. Winter expresses that Instagram walks upon the edge of stalking. Winter explains, “If you meet a vague acquaintance at a party and strike up a conversation about a science article he posted to his Facebook wall, that probably seems normal. If you meet a vague acquaintance at a party and strike up a conversation about the eco-lodge he chose for his honeymoon in the Maldives, he will likely back away from you
Have you ever questioned the effect social media has on you or others? What about the effect texting has on your ability to read and write properly? Think about it: Social media and technology have become such a must in society, that it is a rare occasion when one comes across a human being that has never texted, or logged into any social media site. As a human being in search for answers to these questions, I read two texts: a Ted Talk/transcript entitled “Txting Is Killing Language. JK!” by John McWhorter, and an article published on the website Slate entitled “Selfie-loathing” by Jessica Winter. McWhorter’s Ted Talk discusses the pros of texting and the difference …show more content…
Winter believes that even though there may be some positive aspects to Facebook like boosting self-esteem, specific uses of Facebook can also bring out the green monster within you and lower your self-esteem. Winter explains that if you use Facebook to post new articles, for games, or to talk to your friends you most likely will not experience any shift in moods. However, if you use Facebook to stalk your friends, compare lives, and obsess over the amount of likes per photo received, then you most likely have to break up with Facebook. Although Winter provides this information about Facebook bringing out the monster within us, she states that studies show that Instagram is the “evil friend” in social media. She further states the fact that Instagram stands for the three things that make people depressed on Facebook: liking photos, loitering around others profiles, and broadcasting to an audience. While these may be part of what Facebook is all about, Instagram is centered on this. Winter explains that Instagram is image driven. When we see photos that express the fun and carefree part of the image captured, it promotes others to post even better photos that express the same thing. Another thing Winter points out is that Instagram steals a persons time. The time spent altering photos, and stalking other photos is mind-boggling. Winter expresses that Instagram walks upon the edge of stalking. Winter explains, “If you meet a vague acquaintance at a party and strike up a conversation about a science article he posted to his Facebook wall, that probably seems normal. If you meet a vague acquaintance at a party and strike up a conversation about the eco-lodge he chose for his honeymoon in the Maldives, he will likely back away from you