I really appreciate your post. I've been pondering the impact of social media on individuals for a while now. Although I'm not a big fan of using Instagram, I sometimes have to use it for my work as a DJ. I make an effort to keep my personal life private on the platform, except when I have something important to share (what I think is important at least), such as my thoughts on societal issues or a good book I've read.
I was once involved with someone in the 'celebrity' and 'media' fields, and I was shocked to see my private life being shared online without my consent. I gained many random followers and ended up deactivating my Instagram account for a while. It seems like people are very interested in glimpsing into others' lives, but I find it very alienating. I'd rather people follow me for my music, not for what I look like, what I'm wearing, what I'm eating, or what I'm doing.
I wonder why many people wouldn't prefer to immerse themselves in a book or have a meaningful conversation, rather than mindlessly scrolling through headlines, tweets, and peeking into others' lives through their profiles. Wouldn't that provide more insight into someone's thoughts and life? What is the allure of this shallow addiction to wanting to know? It's honestly very alienating.
I really appreciate your post. I've been pondering the impact of social media on individuals for a while now. Although I'm not a big fan of using Instagram, I sometimes have to use it for my work as a DJ. I make an effort to keep my personal life private on the platform, except when I have something important to share (what I think is important at least), such as my thoughts on societal issues or a good book I've read.
I was once involved with someone in the 'celebrity' and 'media' fields, and I was shocked to see my private life being shared online without my consent. I gained many random followers and ended up deactivating my Instagram account for a while. It seems like people are very interested in glimpsing into others' lives, but I find it very alienating. I'd rather people follow me for my music, not for what I look like, what I'm wearing, what I'm eating, or what I'm doing.
I wonder why many people wouldn't prefer to immerse themselves in a book or have a meaningful conversation, rather than mindlessly scrolling through headlines, tweets, and peeking into others' lives through their profiles. Wouldn't that provide more insight into someone's thoughts and life? What is the allure of this shallow addiction to wanting to know? It's honestly very alienating.
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