Is Social Media Actually Connecting People?

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Nitish said:   2 years ago
In my opinion, social media is connecting people. The society of social media is very vast and still growing day by day. This growth shows that the users are efficiently using the resources. This is the best part of connecting with people within a short time. They share various updates and their thoughts on it.
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Ram said:   2 years ago
Social media include the potential for addiction, privacy concerns, the spread of misinformation, and negative impact on mental health due to comparison and cyberbullying.

Social media can contribute to a distorted sense of reality, as people often share curated versions of their lives. It may also lead to decreased face-to-face interactions, fostering a sense of isolation for some individuals. The constant stream of information can be overwhelming and contribute to information overload.
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Digvijaysingh shivaji londhe said:   2 years ago
Hello, I am Digvijay.

In my view nowadays all age groups are available on social media platforms. There are billions of people's are connected with social media. So everyone is an active participant.

So that is all the people's are connected with the social media, also the trends which are going on the social media. Everyone keeps updating themselves with this upgrading news and other things that are on social media platforms.
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JENCY THERESA said:   1 year ago
In my point of view, social media is connecting people through various applications. Especially WhatsApp is the main conversation app to provide communication with whoever we need to speak and to build a good communication. But as well, it is not good as connecting with people in real life. There are lot of difference between real life and social media. Social media conversion won't be same as when we have a conversation in real.
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Kumar said:   1 year ago
Hello everyone.

Myself Kumar.

In my thoughts, social media is a very good innovation in which country the whole world reduces distances. Help people know each other understand their cultural customs and traditions from different parts of the world, what's happening in different parts of the world what innovations are happening what social and political drama happening. Also, help in raising issues related to their place. I found it very useful but on the other hand, it has some bad aspects also like fraud abuse and the main important issue I found countries like the USA and other European countries like China try to push their narrative to a poor country and affect their internal politic which is the worst thing I found, they use it as a tool.
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Wagh naj said:   1 year ago
Hello, I am Vaghnaja.

Yes, social media connects people in daily life. People share their knowledge in different countries. And also social media help to find and problems and give solutions. Nowadays AI is a good platform to connect with people easily.
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Snorlax said:   1 year ago
Yes, social media connects people far living friends and family connects like-minded people have a community sneak peek into the lives of your loved ones easier to stay connected and updated about your dear ones connects employers and employees, and customer and business pointers against just a means of fake self-reflection and false admiration focus more on showoff and beautification rather than real self disconnected to people in front and near you unable to make conversations in real world do not understand real human relations and emotions privacy concerns and cyberbullying.
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Apoorva MOON said:   5 months ago
Yes, social media connects us to people who are far away from us but it also disconnects us from the people who are close to us because nowadays people instead of spending time with their family are wasting their time on social media or they are forming virtual relation with the unknown because of that they are ignoring the know one or we can say that they are ignoring the people who are close to them. We can it that it has advantages and disadvantages also but it totally depends user how we use social media.
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Akash said:   2 years ago
The question of whether social media is actually connecting people is one that has caused much discussion and debate in recent years. On one hand, social media platforms have made it easier than ever for individuals to connect with each other, regardless of geographic location or cultural background. Social media has given people a way to share their opinions, experiences, and ideas on a global scale, creating a sense of community among people who may have never met otherwise.

However, there are also many critics who argue that social media is not really connecting people at all. They point out that social media interactions are often superficial and lacking in depth, with users frequently focusing on presenting a curated image of themselves rather than engaging in genuine conversation. Moreover, social media can contribute to the spread of misinformation, propaganda, and fake news, which can further divide people and erode trust in institutions.

Another concern is the potential negative impact of social media on mental health. Research suggests that too much time spent scrolling through social media feeds can lead to increased feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Additionally, social media has been linked to cyberbullying and other forms of online harassment, which can have serious psychological effects on victims.

In conclusion, while social media has certainly created new opportunities for people to connect with each other, the question of whether it is truly connecting people is a complex one. While some may argue that social media has brought people closer together, others maintain that it is actually driving us apart. Ultimately, the impact of social media on human connection may depend on how we choose to use it and what measures we take to mitigate its negative effects.
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Drishti said:   2 years ago
Yes, Social media really connect people from different geographies.

As, it is helpful for circulating their messages to the people. Also, It is helpful for promoting our business on social media apps.

When it comes to the disadvantages:
It is impossible to us to follow safety measures on social media, because there are chances of cybercrimes.
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