Social media isn't bad: you're just using it wrong | Eva Amin | TEDxCherryCreekWomen

[@mcneeson]

I don't know if only surrounding yourself with things that make you feel positive is healthy. It is like putting on a blindfold... you'll have this perfect world online, and the minute you stub your toe in the real world, you will feel bewildered.

[@PaliQithi-fl4bq]

I loved this,because for me social media changed my life in terms of thinking and living,it plugged me with great books to read,and of cause ted talks that help me become a better and a wiser me,so it's really about how you it use. And I'm currently fighting ted talk addiction(I watch these talks obsessively),I just love the content ted talks provide.

[@Faris_GamingRoblox]

Social media change your life by spending time only on the phone ?????

[@thichchuianti]

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[@yasin6118]

​@@Faris_GamingRobloxdid you read the comment? They've said ' if you know how to use it '. If you're addicted to it and constantly use it 24/7 then yeah that is bad.

[@albybounlutay6669]

Good points. Social media can be a powerful tool. But let's be honest, the benefits do not outweigh the costs.

[@buddhiesharma2843]

I agreed 👍

[@cedarpoplar]

Don't ever let go of the advice of your elders, even if you don't agree with them. If it bugs you put a stop to whatever conversation you were having with them but always remember to take their words to heart. You'll have time to think about it, do your research, and see what exactly their frustration is about. Their worries. We did not all grow up with cell phones and internet was hardly available. If you have a History major, Psychology, Sociology majors., my hat goes off to you. If you took Construction Management at any level we don't have to worry too much about social media because we are always on a roll and every 8 hours of sleep counts. Feeling tired and weary can come as a blessing. Do not forsake old parents' teachings. We do care for you believe it or not. I may dare say: we even love you

[@jackkirchberg1018]

Unbelievable, such a bright young woman with powerful things to say

[@Laura9lopez]

I was looking through some content and definitely wanted to find someone talking about the good, the valuable things you can do and consume online. Thank you. This was great.

[@chaenayaunderwood6587]

I am writing my thesis on this and this really helped to format my thoughts.

[@zz1988]

This viewpoint is definitely unique and falls right in the middle, I'd say. One positive takeaway from this video is the emphasis on removing negativity and embracing positivity to empower oneself. ✨👍 I have to agree that celebrities can sometimes come across as fake due to excessive advertising, which can lead to unnecessary desires for purchases. It's refreshing to see a different perspective that challenges the notion of needing celebrities.

[@soulanstreets222]

I only follow celebrities who haven't been caught up in weird scandals, and only to stay up to date when their music drops or they're touring.

[@Obsidian3rdoffive]

The term social media is almost a contradiction. We dont really socialize on these platforms. We just create and enter echochambers and disassociative interests groups.

[@MrOndraPacak]

One problem this doesn’t solve is how social media are inherently designed to be as addictive as possible… so yes you can surround yourself with positivity and maybe even trick the algorithm, but overuse of social media and mental problems resulting from that are still a thing.

[@jeffpalo2186]

1) Never use social media when you are bored. 2) Stop the idea of traveling or buying something mainly to have something to post on social media. 3) Social media may not be the perfect place to find authentic, reliable and correct information. It is best to talk to your doctor, lawyer, accountant etc for a more solid advice. 4) Stay private. It is best to live a life when strangers do not know what you are doing. 5) Never follow or be friends on social media with your boss, superior, etc. There should be a line between work and personal life. 6) Social media is a mirage. Illusion. Most people just post the best and the happiest things that are happening in their lives. 7) Nothing beats face to face interaction. Real conversations are still better than chats and cute emojis. more rules. haha

[@MohdShahilKhan-cw5dl]

Summary : Their are 4 types of people which to be follow in social media 1. Friends ,Family ,Positive acquaintance 2. People who are align with your goal 3.People who inspire 4.Entertainers

[@ryanjcartwright]

Surely we should not just surround ourselves with people who align with our views. That just creates isolated groups and reduces the potential for discussion and debate that is critical for society to function.

[@sulitjc5yearsago421]

No matter what you say on the internet, there will always be people who will disagree...

[@dmeloTV]

In my opinion, the only social media that is worth doing it is KZbin. Even if you follow the people that "inspire" you the content on other websites are too shallow to have any value. That's why I only use KZbin, the rest is the rest.

[@GalacticGenome]

Agreed, same here

[@thePositiveMOM]

YES! Social media is such a powerful tool to make a difference. Thank you for your beautiful message.

[@priyakushwaaha]

Nothing of me is original. I'm a combined effort of everyone I've ever known and the content I've surrounded myself with.

[@astrxlarightnow]

1. How do you think social media can be used positively? Social media can be used positively 2. Why does it matter what kinds of content we choose to surround ourselves with? Who inspires you? 3. What kinds of accounts would you find inspirational by following on social media? 4. "Educate on the dangers while encouraging people to use it in a positive way." Why is this important?

[@YogirajMishraIN]

00:07 Social media is often portrayed as bad, but it's our usage that determines its impact. 01:20 Teens need to be taught how to use social media in a beneficial way. 02:20 Your perception of the world is shaped by your experiences, including social media. 03:23 To have a positive social media experience, follow friends, family, positive acquaintances, and people who align with your goals. 04:26 Following people who have achieved your goals or inspire you 05:24 Be mindful of the types of entertainment you consume on social media. 06:23 Social media can offer opportunities aligned with your goals if used strategically. 07:20 Follow positive people and be mindful of the content you consume.

[@Pain420]

Eva spoke really eloquently and clearly. I really respect her delivery and message. However, I have to point out a crucial point of concern with the four categories she mentioned: entertainment. I personally find it difficult to regulate how many entertaining videos I watch on social media, whether it be KZbin, Instagram, TikTok, etc. Those reels, shorts, etc. become more and more amusing due to the algorithm behind them. Our minds naturally gear towards those entertaining videos, without thinking about how much time we're spending watching them. We think, "Oh I'll just watch one more funny cat video... or maybe one more... or two more." And we end up losing ourselves. Idealistically, yes - we should regulate ourselves and control how much time we spend watching those videos. But in reality, I have little faith that most people can actually control how much they spend on social media. The mindless scrolling is real. Unless someone can convince me otherwise, I have decided to drastically reduce my social media.

[@M_O_H_I_T_K_U_M_A_R]

yes, I also agree with you .

[@juke414]

Thank god, watching this for my speech class and just seeing countless red flags in her speech. She has very good points though.

[@sewerdawgs]

Social media is a broken bottom

[@praiseofodu7853]

I just benefited from your knowledge! Well done!

[@aalya2022]

Agreeing completely with everyone he 're Thanku all its breed to know people's opinion for debate and they way you all day things are just fabulous

[@hajizadejesus]

that was very good content. Everything around us change and improve with our decisions. What i mean by that try to really use social media like a book to gain knowledge.

[@Matrix2220]

Great talk, thank you.

[@normapadro420]

Hello. I like your video. Being on these platforms have opened doors for me. I have learn of many opportunities for more education. I use these platforms wisely. They are helpful, but you have to search for what you need. 😊

[@Σοφία-ΧαραλαμπίαΓαλανοπούλου]

What a great speech❤

[@cbsteffen]

It’s not social media’s fault that people’s lives are screwed up nowadays! Just like with alcoholic beverages, we have to be responsible for the amount of time we spend with technology (probably mainly time online)! If you’re addicted to technology as opposed to fiddling with it in moderation, you have a brain health problem. For now, I suggest a membership with HAPPYneuron or Lumosity. If I can think of more ideas, I will share them here and wherever else applicable!

[@alkatalmale9756]

❤

[@kaishonnajohnson1215]

Social media can cause bad problems too

[@thichchuianti]

@@kaishonnajohnson1215is cause opposite

[@AshiwiniLakavath]

Yes it's true..👍🏻

[@andalone]

Thank you for sharing your great insight!

[@vinitulswani2835]

Totally agree. We always said social media is bad still using it for hours and hours. Because it creates addiction. We never try to educate ourself to how to avoid ourself from this and use in a positive way. Thankyou for sharing a insight information.

[@angelopueyygarcia43]

Born and raised in an ivory tower

[@ninjapirate123]

I agree with what she said

[@praiseofodu7853]

I love this

[@animixplayzone236]

Man tommorow i have a open mic competition at clg and i am definitely gonna use your some part of the talk [Sorry in advance if you mind

[@mohamedkasim3151]

Yes that is true

[@MyNinatube]

NICELEY DONE THANKS

[@tennisfighter]

nothing to say... just inspring

[@tennisfighter]

inspyring

[@maggiekang497]

Appreciated this message about leveraging social media!

[@sarahadewumi8633]

Wow this is amazing!

[@PubuduNiroshan]

great message!

[@Coisiniiiiii]

I just saw a video titled "This $500,000 Property Will Crash London's Real Estate Market." Do you think this is possible? Can a property like this really have such a big impact?

[@iamnobody-_-]

0:33 THIS IS WUT IM SAYING LOLLL

[@craftingwithdrunkmommy4113]

Such a great message!

[@MikEm-jg5wz]

You can't look at the individual scale. It is what happens to the dample population.

[@ghanemghanem7846]

Nice

[@tamarachang3062]

Total Rockstar!!!!🎉

[@jakariashafin8685]

I get what what your trying to say but the bit about positive aquintinces maybe while I agree we shouldn't be around toxic people we should know whats actually toxic and whats just....difrent just because someone has beliefs that you don't like such as say political beliefs doesn't mean you shouldn't be around them so long as there not bad people there perfectly ok people to be around if you don't want to live in an echo chamber

[@dotsdot5608]

what about twitter?

[@YasminYoruba]

Delete it lol

[@DylanDalleVedove]

im going to report this video because yes

[@georgesontag2192]

Social media tells women they should hold out for a millionaire with 6 pack abs. And they do......

[@entertainmenthub9187]

Social media is addictive and time wasting. Unless you use it to make money

[@thichchuianti]

So what about study?

[@elpanaadrit3783]

claro p causa

[@ItzRonda101]

Who's here because of SBA

[@dallas1891]

You were scrolling through Instagram? Isn’t that the horrible thing?

[@Leegreen002]

Not really. As long as you're able to unplug yourself and interact with the world

[@INTJelisaqueen]

Well the speaker does not. She only talked about herself and didn’t bring an ounce of science. What confirms why she should be of social media.

[@LeoZ-0527]

I LIKE ROBLOX

[@eprohoda]

insane !gooddbye!- ;))

[@benaiahhuggins3942]

Ivyyyy leagueeee!!!!

[@quintenhellenbrand]

she aint the brightest. you can screenshot the message to save it. dont have to be on social media

[@ghanemghanem7846]

Www

[@SpeedUPCommeDhab]

Woman 👠☕

[@GalacticGenome]

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[@PurpleTalmud]

Social media isn't bad I've learned that the first ancient old Hollywood script wat written 2000 years ago... the Bible. Also there are no Israelis its Canaanites glorified themselves.

[@ScarlettWood-kn7hq]

absolutely right! I am working on different-different social media like Facebook, LinkedIn myBridge