Is social media responsible for the decrease in real life communication? / myLot

India

September 1, 2024 4:05am CST

Social media has definitely made an impact around people interact. We are able to get all the updates about our near and dear ones, our favourite brands and products and even on what’s happening around the globe. The convenience of posting photos and messages in social media have led some if not all to prioritize the virtual world. They seek less meaningful conversations and real-life meeting to superficial exchanges over the social media. While social media has definitely help in crossing the distance barriers, it has made some to have a false sense of connections. This is truer with the younger generation of people. There is weakening of real-life gatherings and communication. In my apartment, it is more online meetings rather face to face meetings while discussing on various topics. Not sure, if social media is helping or weakening real-life interactions. What is your take?

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Greenery8

@grenery8 (11050)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

3 Sep

well, some people found themselves there; influencers and people who said they couldn't advance in real life, they said it worked for them. just, i feel, that can't last forever, fake world and all that.

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Greenery8

@grenery8 (11050)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

4 Sep

@RevivedWarrior exactly. thank you.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (2448)

• India

4 Sep

Well, the fake world never lasts for long. Thanks for sharing!

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@anya12adwi (9806)

• India

1 Sep

Social media definitely made almost everything accessible but got efficiency reduced!!

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (2448)

• India

2 Sep

Thats a good finding - Social media made more accessible but the efficiency has got reduced. Thanks for sharing!

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@anya12adwi (9806)

• India

3 Sep

@RevivedWarrior Have a good day!

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Ken

@kanuck1 (4434)

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1 Sep

It seems that people have less and less interest in talking to other people as they think that they are too busy these days.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (2448)

• India

2 Sep

That is so true. Everyone is busy and have less interest in talking to neighbours, acquaintance or colleagues. We could only blame social media for same. Thanks for sharing!

@Shavkat (140097)

• Philippines

1 Sep

In my case, I have been teaching online for more than a decade and use social media alongside. I personally think that it did not affect my communication skills in the real world. Thus, it depends from one person to another.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (2448)

• India

2 Sep

Well, you are lucky few ones who have not seen the deteriotion of the depth and quality of real life conversations. I also agree it depends on the individuals as well. Thanks for sharing!

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@Shavkat (140097)

• Philippines

3 Sep

@RevivedWarrior It is my pleasure to share. The only downside is that I lack of socializing with others in the real world. But then, I can still catch up with them.

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@pitsipeahie (5011)

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1 Sep

While it helps keep us connected, it might also reduce the quality and depth of real-life conversations. It's a bit of a paradox, isn't it?

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (2448)

• India

2 Sep

Exactly the point! You nailed it! The quality and depth of reali life conversations and relationships are decrasing. And well, the blame is on the social media who was supposed to strengthen things. Thanks for sharing!

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