Social Media is the biggest drug in the world

[jcc80]

I have often wondered this myself when it comes to "Gaming". My nephews have grown up with a gaming system in every room of their house and I can't tell you the amount of hours that have been wasted sitting in front of that thing.

My own brother who is 40 does the same thing.

Definitely. The only reason my son has a gaming system is that someone bought him one for his birthday. And he knows it's a treat to play it, not a right. Last night I had him pedaling on the spin bike the whole time he played Call of Duty.

And regarding this discussion in general... Yeah, social media is a problem... But really, it's smart phones (more specifically, constant and easy access to the internet) that is the root of the problem. That's what creates the instant gratification problem. Information and entertainment at your fingertips effortlessly. No need to use one's imagination. I myself have had to force myself to put down the phone and pick up a book instead.

On a side note, I also believe that chiropractors will be in high demand as these millenials get older. Ever pay attention to the slumped, neck-forward posture that people have adopted? And they'll do this while walking down the damn street. My wife's little sister broke her ankle stepping off a curb while hunched over her phone.

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[Beti ona]

I definitely don't disagree with the guy, but I think the whole argument is ridiculous. There is plenty to criticize when it comes to social media, but the exact same argument is made every generation when new technology emerges.

One of my psych classes studied this in college but the argument dates back to Socrates when he criticized reading and called it the death of intellectual evolution because it'll make people more forgetful because they'll be reliant on the written word.

The same was said about the printing press, the television, computer, etc. This articles goes over it a bit.

A history of media technology scares, from the printing press to Facebook.

I don't like a lot of aspects of social media but the rate of information exchange is constantly getting shorter which I think does more good than bad.

Being someone who learned about gear use from being able to study online and read anecdotal experience from more experienced members of forums such as Pro-muscle helped me so much in approaching usage in a (relatively) safe and effectively way. I can't imagine my stance on things if I only knew about gear from the bros at my local gym and injecting random stuff they had.

I also remember the fear of some ancient sages of Greece against new technologies.

Simply each generation, each culture, must to learn how to use technologies in a correct, educational, free way, and to maximize the knowledge and well-being of all.

 

[Explorerspl]

how many here DO NOT have any social media accounts....????


:action-sm

I have no social media,tv,Netflix, video games,etc

Needless to say I don't fit in with my age group at 25 lol

 

[11sh11]

Each generation has seen different advamcements, opportunities, and technology growth. It can be a teal benefit to those who are already that kind of person. Thete will always be those who take it to obsession and addiction, which can alter brain health and chemistry https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201711/the-neurochemistry-smartphone-addiction ... not to mention its effect on relationships
So although social media can be an issue, accessibility is the enabler.
I prefer real convetsation and human contact, and keep my time online to a minimum. How many could leave their phones behind, or put them away for the weekend?

 

[mayan]

I think it comes down to the individual. If you have a decent sized intellect, you most likely don't like TOO MUCH attention. If you're moron like most, you're a complete whore for attention. The former can use social media to their advantage. To the idiots who love attention, it is poison. 99.9% of the fitness and bodybuilding community are the latter.

 

[little slice]

Great point. If you have that carefree attitude from the get go it's unlikely your girl will seek validation from others and focus more energy on getting your attention. So yeah definitely agree don't serve your balls on a silver platter to any women.

So to that guy who's girl is seeking validation from her ex's needs to question where he went wrong and fix it, unless she is just a shitty women and just needs to be pumped and dumped anyway.

Any and all women should be on the verge on being demoted to a pump and dump


At all times

 

[timidtxn17]

Social media makes me lonely.[emoji17]

 

[Mike Arnold]

how many here DO NOT have any social media accounts....????


:action-sm

Even though I have a Facebook account, I would say I fall into the same boat as you...because but I didn't open the account, my partner did for MA Labs. I never post on it...ever. When it was first opened I posted like 2-3 times and that was it.

I have never been om Instagram, twitter, etc.

 

[nothuman]

Simply getting rid of the comments sections would solve A LOT of problems

 

[get it in ya]

Simply getting rid of the comments sections would solve A LOT of problems

but that's why 90 percent post, for comments, attention they need to make themselves feel good. everyone is fake on FB. I know a girl that was a nut case, life was a complete mess, didn't have custody of her 2 kids. but on fb you would never know, pictures of kids, pretty selfies, real but that was not how her life was. its scary how fake people are on social media

 

[mikennrg]

For the people comparing social media+smart phones to other technogical advances can you give me one with the same social impact? The printing press was huge, but were teenagers killing themselves due to printing press bullying? The closest I can think of is the television. That's mild in comparison to this latest change.

 

[LK3]

I definitely don't disagree with the guy, but I think the whole argument is ridiculous. There is plenty to criticize when it comes to social media, but the exact same argument is made every generation when new technology emerges.

One of my psych classes studied this in college but the argument dates back to Socrates when he criticized reading and called it the death of intellectual evolution because it'll make people more forgetful because they'll be reliant on the written word.

The same was said about the printing press, the television, computer, etc. This articles goes over it a bit.

A history of media technology scares, from the printing press to Facebook.

I don't like a lot of aspects of social media but the rate of information exchange is constantly getting shorter which I think does more good than bad.

Being someone who learned about gear use from being able to study online and read anecdotal experience from more experienced members of forums such as Pro-muscle helped me so much in approaching usage in a (relatively) safe and effectively way. I can't imagine my stance on things if I only knew about gear from the bros at my local gym and injecting random stuff they had.

ummm its actually quiet different especially on a chemical level...:lightbulb:
then what you mention on printing.

was trying to watch the vid n it wouldnt work right but this dude actually mentions( around 22-23 min ) how and THAT social media works on DOPAMINE feedback loop! lol

any who pay atttention to my rantings see this is sort of a key part in, well everything! lol we dont function when this shit is broken!

so txting, email and all this new stuff that idk about is fucking up ppls head chemistry on a whole new level, this is real and real important.

our food ideas have been based on this too.
even going as far as the food pyramind but all fast food industry has know about how food plays with head chemistry just like drugs and designs food products to engage in this chemistry.

all this over worked feedback loop n fucked up dopamine chemistry basically creates like a "drug addict" sort of brain chemistry/thinking:lightbulb:

some crazy shit going on here...:naughty:

 

[LK3]

on a less cryptic note.
dear lord this makes me feel old! lol
way older then i am.
you guys talking about growing up with this...
i grew up when you had to call ppl at home! lol
no cell phones!
no computer!

i dont use one anymore either.
people have no idea what to do... like how will i find you??

 

[nothuman]

but that's why 90 percent post, for comments, attention they need to make themselves feel good. everyone is fake on FB. I know a girl that was a nut case, life was a complete mess, didn't have custody of her 2 kids. but on fb you would never know, pictures of kids, pretty selfies, real but that was not how her life was. its scary how fake people are on social media

True but almost everyone had Facebook even before the comments sections were added. It was fine back then. I like the messenger service that's clearly an upgrade over AIM and other things but the comments sections is really what tears people apart

 

[nothuman]

For the people comparing social media+smart phones to other technogical advances can you give me one with the same social impact? The printing press was huge, but were teenagers killing themselves due to printing press bullying? The closest I can think of is the television. That's mild in comparison to this latest change.

Porn star August Ames committed suicide after making a tweet that everyone bullied her for. Combine chronic depression with being a public figure and horrible twitter trolls, and these things happen.

 

[rmtt]

My daughter has tried to set me up on social media, but I just decline each time.

Honestly with my job...I'm in front of a computer most days of the week...or answering e-mails on my phone. I don't reply to texts...I will call the person that texted me as I hate texting.

But having to deal with all the technology at work....the last thing I want to do at home is have a computer up and going. I will look at this forum and the car forums that I frequent on my phone...but most of time I'm chilling with a book or watching the Food Channel on TV.

If the weather is even remotely nice, I'm outside doing something...or my wife and I are taking the Corvette out for a cruise to areas we haven't been before.

 

[little slice]

Porn star August Ames committed suicide after making a tweet that everyone bullied her for. Combine chronic depression with being a public figure and horrible twitter trolls, and these things happen.

honestly, that poor girl needed Jesus though... real talk.



she had been through some serious shit, no doubt.

 

[thethinker48]

honestly, that poor girl needed Jesus though... real talk.



she had been through some serious shit, no doubt.

I was more saddened by her death than any recent celebrity death.

She was 23 [emoji852]️

Mental illness and depression are not joke. Plus social media didn't help. Thousands of butthurt morons who got nothing better to do than bully someone online.

We're discussing this in a really cool thread over at Evo...I mean pro muscle [emoji41]

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[little slice]

I was more saddened by her death than any recent celebrity death.

She was 23 [emoji852]️

Mental illness and depression are not joke. Plus social media didn't help. Thousands of butthurt morons who got nothing better to do than bully someone online.

We're discussing this in a really cool thread over at Evo...I mean pro muscle [emoji41]

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we need to get #NoBullyPls trending


it can save lives

 

[Wisco2]

I have Facebook and only signed up for it because I moved 2300 miles away from family and friends where i grew up.

No instachat or snapgram or twatter for this guy, FB seems like it has just become a place for people to air their dirty laundry and self loathe!!