Just a few thoughts today about the nature of our social digital lives. Of course, I’m still trying to figure all of this out just like anyone else... I’m starting to realize that most socio-political bickering and Sabre rattling should NOT be done via social media. Sure, share cat videos and photos of your kids:) And share personal stories that matter. But as far as playing a pundit, social media is such a dangerous playground for that stuff unless you’re cool with getting in the mud. We are our least authentic selves there. I don’t think it’s our fault, but merely the way that social media is designed - from the non-personal hiding behind screens to the egoic incentives of likes and hearts (and now, red angry faces and tears of despair). I’m this close to deleting all social media profiles, but I know that living without in today’s world is damn near impossible.
Across a table
Across a table
Across a table
Just a few thoughts today about the nature of our social digital lives. Of course, I’m still trying to figure all of this out just like anyone else... I’m starting to realize that most socio-political bickering and Sabre rattling should NOT be done via social media. Sure, share cat videos and photos of your kids:) And share personal stories that matter. But as far as playing a pundit, social media is such a dangerous playground for that stuff unless you’re cool with getting in the mud. We are our least authentic selves there. I don’t think it’s our fault, but merely the way that social media is designed - from the non-personal hiding behind screens to the egoic incentives of likes and hearts (and now, red angry faces and tears of despair). I’m this close to deleting all social media profiles, but I know that living without in today’s world is damn near impossible.