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From our conversation last night, we learnt that Social media platforms are designed to be addictive, employing various strategies to keep users engaged and coming back for more. These strategies include: 1. Constant Notifications. The constant stream of notifications, likes, and comments creates a sense of urgency and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), prompting you to check your phone frequently. 2. Curated Content. Social media feeds are carefully curated to showcase exciting, positive, and often unrealistic content, making users feel inadequate and dissatisfied with their lives. 3. Dopamine Loop. Social media interactions, like likes, comments, and shares, release dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This positive reinforcement reinforces the behaviour of using social media, making it difficult to break the habit. What measures have you put in place to ensure you are not addicted to social media? Here is the recording from last night. https://lnkd.in/dbE-bgTU #AfricaTweetChat

# Social Media Paradox: From Free to Restricted 📉 *"Freedom on a leash is still captivity."* 📉 So here we are, from being freed of the comment and thread ban to hitting a new snag—limited on making new connections! 🤯 Instagram's algorithm, in its infinite wisdom, seems to think I'm a menace with my dark humor and thought-provoking satire. Are my educational questions and witty remarks too much for the digital realm to handle? 🌐 **Math Fact:** The probability of getting blocked twice in a row by an algorithm designed to protect its community is akin to winning a dubious lottery. 🤔 But fear not, my dear followers! You still get to enjoy my humor, questions, and musings. Maybe other platforms aren't ready for my emoji-laden wit. 🌟 📊 **Statistical Insight:** Did you know that engaging posts with emojis have a 57% higher interaction rate? Maybe that's why I'm here again! #EmojiLove **Quote to Ponder:** *"Restrictions breed creativity. Let's see what I can conjure up next!"* – Yours Truly Have a stellar day, folks! ☺️🤣🥹🃏🧋😏🤭🧐 #AlgorithmIssues #DigitalLife #HumorWithHeart #MakeYouThink

Do you find that popping onto social media is a bit like watching Netflix? Before you know it, you have binge-watched a whole series of The Gillmore Girls (true story!). So to avoid being sucked into a social media rabbit hole, here are some tips to stay focused: 1. Set a timer. Not a glance at the clock and hope you will glance back in a bit timer, but a proper timer that goes off loudly. 2. As above, set the timer for 10 minutes! Any longer, and we are not responsible for your actions. 3. Don't waste that time just liking posts - it's not worth it. You need to be commenting, but quality commenting (and don't be lazy and use the AI generated stuff that social media platforms are offering you now). Be creative if you can. Ask questions, voice your opinions, get that conversation flowing. 4. Check and reply to comments on your own posts - don't forget about these, it's like starting a conversation and running away! 5. Finally, if your feed is full of clap trap that doesn't interest you, spend your next 10 minutes unfollowing and removing connections that are no longer working for you. (you have permission to do this). I hope these help, but if not, and you want to lose 10 hours of your life instead, I hear The Gillmore Girls comes highly recommended. #SocialMediaTips #UseYourTimeWisely

Back to old days! Just ponder about the #Pre-Tech era, we were more focused, more present when sitting with one another. Don't have that #dopamine trigger to check #whatsapp ,#instagram ,#facebook etc. #Post-Tech era, we became enslaved to social media algorithm. Do you know what is the Social Media companies USP is??? ❗"Your Attention"❗ In order to capture users' attention and increase their levels of usage, social media businesses recruit Attention Engineers or Behavioral Scientists. That's why Youtube introduced - Youtube Shorts, Instagram introduces - Reels. etc. When Facebook first launched, there was a button to move on to the next page if you reached the bottom of the home page. But today, every social media app has no end point and allows you to keep scrolling indefinitely, which is known as "mindless scrolling." One of my client told me he uses social media 7 hrs daily❗ Dear brothers/sisters, this is basic which I have written. Just don't get enslaved by the social media algorithm. It's an addiction! Talk to a coach before it's too late. #productivity #algorithm #technology #socialmedia Connect with me👇 📞WhatsApp: +91 9560418053

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on social media? Today, I want to share my journey after quitting several social media apps over two years ago. It all began with a moment of self-awareness: I realized I was spending too much time on these apps without any positive returns. This realization hit even harder after watching “The Social Dilemma.” The film exposed how we are manipulated by algorithms designed to keep us addicted to these platforms. Since then, I’ve regained control over my online presence. Reflecting on this period, I haven’t missed anything! On the contrary, I’ve gained more time to focus on meaningful and productive activities. If you haven’t seen “The Social Dilemma,” I highly recommend it. It could significantly shift your perspective. #DigitalDetox #SocialMediaAwareness #Productivity #TheSocialDilemma #SelfAwareness #MindfulLiving #TechAddiction #MentalHealth

A piece of advice about working in Social Media I learned many years ago Don't like the algorithm changes? Wait a week and they'll change again. The only constant in Social is constant change. It's best to just ride the wave and adapt. #socialmedia #algorithmupdates #confessions

In-Sane thought #4 So lets compare LinkedIn and Instagram. You use one app developed by an American giant with history of data breaches, you post information, memes, jokes, news, invite friends to follow you, put a handsome picture on your profile, and try to snag the attention of leading figures and the other one is Instagram #linkedin #instagram #socialMedia

Great analysis of the situation and why we should not have a ceasefire in this situation

"They are implemented, not with the goal to make us happy or healthy, but to keep us engaged and maybe sell us something. "- the author on the true goals of traditional social media companies and their algorithms. Stop scrolling. Get UpFor https://upfor.dev/ and get back in front of your crowd again, in real life, easier than ever. There's no content. No filters. NO ALGORITHMS. We don't want your data. We don't want you using it all day, or even everyday. UpFor is a tool to take anxiety out of reaching out, and burden out of competing with people's manicured and filtered online lives. So join today- because chances are, they miss you too. #SocialMEDIUM #NoContentNoFiltersNoAlgorithms #WhatAreYouUpFor #StopScrolling #TheyMissYouToo #FindYourCrowdAgain #FriendsOverFollowers #FriendsAreBetterUnfiltered #YourFriendsAreWaiting #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth https://lnkd.in/gG3BNn3t

🔥 The Internet isn't broken, we are. And we can fix both! In response to the MIT Tech Review article, it's crucial to consider an alternative viewpoint: the internet isn't broken; rather, it mirrors our own societal evolution. Initially a haven for academic and knowledge exchange, the internet's transformation into a complex, invasive network is a natural progression, reflecting our cultural, professional, and commercial imperatives. This metamorphosis isn't a defect but an organic evolution of a system in sync with human dynamics.🌎 Our digital realm is a mirror of society, showcasing our virtues and vices. The commercialization, divisive content, and privacy concerns are less about the internet's structure and more about our collective values and choices. The internet, like any tool, is shaped by its users. The issues we encounter online – misinformation, polarization, data misuse – are symptoms of broader societal challenges. 🏛️ 💰⚔️ This perspective suggests that reforming the internet requires a deeper introspective shift within society. It's not just about redesigning platforms or altering algorithms; it's about altering our engagement patterns, our consumption habits, and our ethical standards. The digital world is a reflection of the human condition, and to foster a healthier internet, we must cultivate a more informed, ethical, and empathetic society.🌈 We must acknowledge the internet's role as a societal mirror, revealing both our achievements and shortcomings. To reshape this digital landscape, we need to start with self-reflection and societal transformation. It's a call for collective responsibility in the digital age, recognizing that each click, share, and interaction contributes to the broader narrative of the internet.⚙️🔩🛠️ In summary, the state of the internet is a direct extension of our societal values and behaviors. To envision a better digital future, we must first aspire to be better ourselves, both individually and collectively. The path to a healthier internet is paved with our own growth and evolution as a society.🕊️ #DigitalReflection #SocietalChange #OnlineEvolution #HumanCondition #CyberEthics #SelfReflection #SocietyAndTech #EthicalInternet #DataResponsibility #CulturalImpact #DigitalSociety #InternetAsMirror #CollectiveResponsibility #TechSociology #SustainableDigitalWorld #ThePathIsTheGoal #ThinkLearnDo #ideaOutput #Curious #Kindness #DataForGood #BeCurious #BeKind