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- - - - https://childmind.org/article/is-social-media-use-causing-depression/
      - Some of the ways in which social media use impacts mood may be indirect. For instance, one of the most common contributors to depression in teenagers is sleep deprivation, which can be caused, or exacerbated, by social media.
      - Another thing disrupted by social media is the process of doing homework and other tasks that require concentration. It’s become common for teenagers to engage with friends on social media at the same time they are studying. They take pride in being able to multi-task, but evidence shows that it cuts down on learning and performance.
      - Another possible source of depression may be what teenagers are not doing during while they’re spending time on social media, including physical activity and things that generate a sense of accomplishment, like learning new skills and developing talents.
      - Another theory about the increase in depression is the loss of self-esteem, especially in teenage girls, when they compare themselves negatively with artfully curated images of those who appear to be prettier, thinner, more popular and richer.
      - One of the biggest differences in the lives of current teenagers and young adults, compared to earlier generations, is that they spend much less time connecting with their peers in person and more time connecting electronically, principally through social media.
        Some experts see the rise in depression as evidence that the connections social media users form electronically are less emotionally satisfying, leaving them feeling socially isolated.
      - Rebutal
        
        Rebutal: As society is becoming more enlightened about the subject of mental illness, technology is becoming an important part of providing solutions to preserve and improve mental health.
        
        For ex: help centers promotions.
        
        https://digitalhealthtoday.com/blog/technology-and-mental-health/
  - - - https://phys.org/news/2018-04-distracted-social-media-students.html#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20finds%20that,to%20five%20hours%20a%20day
      - A new study finds that social media distraction in the classroom interferes with visual, but not auditory, learning in college students. The paper is published in Advances in Physiology Education.
        Almost half of all college students use social media for an estimated two to five hours a day. Previous research suggests that unless social media activity in the classroom is related to academic work, "distractive multitasking" on social media sites leads to a lower grade-point average and poorer overall academic performance. This is largely because students who focus on mobile devices during class are not likely to fully acquire lecture information delivered visually. However, whether or not they are able to retain information presented verbally is less clear.
      - Rebutal
        
        That factor depends on each individual to change; technology gives you all the tools to make social media less distracting, like turning off alerts, turning off your phone, setting screen time schedule, etc. It is up to the individual to use those tools. Each one is responsible for their actions.
        
        https://www.payscale.com/career-news/2018/12/4-foolproof-tips-for-avoiding-social-media-distractions-at-work
  - - - But while our access to technology is increasing the potential for bullying – 59% of US teens say they have been bullied online – it could also help to stamp it out. Computers powered by artificial intelligence are now being deployed to spot and deal with cases of harassment.
      - Even though it is a current problem, it is something that people are aware about and are trying to fix to make the most of technology.
      - https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190207-how-artificial-intelligence-can-help-stop-bullying
  - - - Social networking sites may help those with social anxiety to more easily initiate and establish social connections. These sites may make it easier for some people with social anxiety disorder to become involved in connecting with others, when transportation, isolation, or fear of leaving the house is an issue.
        https://www.verywellmind.com/social-network-use-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4117143#:~:text=Social%20networking%20sites%20may%20help,the%20house%20is%20an%20issue.
  - - - While this is true, there is a solution for this:
        Try to limit (or stop) social media use a couple of hours before bedtime, in order to allow your body to wind down and prepare for sleep.
        https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/articles/sleep-tips/social-media/#:~:text=Looking%20at%20social%20media%20in,down%20and%20prepare%20for%20sleep.
  - - - Actually ON social media, you can find a solution to this problem. Ways to solve this addiction are to delete social media accounts you don't use, be realistic at setting goals, be mindful on the time you spend on social media, turn off notifications for social media, don't respond as much, create a physical distance between you and your devices, connect with nature instead of tech, make plans for face to face activities, etc.
        It is up to the individual to find a solution, but there are many out there, he could use his addiction to find it.
        https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/healthy-living/social-media-addiction/
  - - - Networking on social media allows you to connect with others, building new relationships and strengthening established one. Getting “likes” and other positive feedback boosts moods and increases self confidence. By uploading photos and videos, you can share your special moments with those in your circle.
        https://www.camelliadds.com/blog1/feeling-good-social-media-boost-self-esteem/#:~:text=Networking%20on%20social%20media%20allows,with%20those%20in%20your%20circle.
  - - - Not everything has to be superficial with social media. People can use it to post memories, love, etc (way of collecting photographic memories, like an album but publid and virtually). It is also used to keep deep relations and not only superficial ones.
        "They established deeper connections with their traveling companions and the sights, sounds, and surroundings of the places they were visiting. "
        https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/small-town-usa/201911/do-cellphones-and-social-media-create-superficial-thinking
  - - - People should learn how to find their news, this is essential, which is why we are taught how to do this in school. We should read from reliable sources to confirm our information, in other words: pay for subscriptions to reliable papers, read a variety of sources to get to a conclusion, don't get your news from unreliable sources or sources you have never seen before.
        https://blog.avast.com/how-to-avoid-fake-news-avast
- - - - Maintaining Contact with People
        
        good for networking, connect with businesses or people to know what they think, their ideas, or what they are working on.
        
        Easier to make friends
        
        Right now, it is possible to make hundreds to thousands of friends over any social networking platform. It is true that they might not be those friends with whom you are going to spend time but nonetheless, they are definitely going to be your friends at least in the digital world. Another important thing that you should know is that a social networking site helps in making as well as keeping friends.
        
        Rebuttal: Even though this might be true, people can simply lie about their information, like their age, thier likings, where they live, what they do/ like doing, etc. So you might just be making fake friends without knowing. You don't actually know that person until you see him face to face. This by the way can also be dangerous, if you make a stranger your friend and he has bad intentions with you, he can manipulate you with the information he already has about you.
        
        Even if you have your family members living in some other part of the globe, you can communicate with them as if they were living right next door. You can also keep in touch with your friends, with whom you have lost contact. In the world of social media, physical distance is not important anymore.
        https://www.technology.org/2019/06/06/social-networking-sites-and-the-positive-impact-they-have-on-the-society/
        
        rebuttal: This is clearly something positive, maintaning connection with family members or loved ones, but this can also lead to a bad habit of prefering this type of connection, through media, over the real connection which is in person, face to face connection. So at a point you might be satisfied with calling people by the phone and say you already talked to them and saw them as well, but that is not the real world, in the real world we can touch and feel people and have a different experience of connection with others. It is proven that people create stronger and meaningful relationships when they are in person. "According to a study by Forbes Insight, 85% of people say thing build stronger, more meaningful business relationships during in-person meetings."
      - Easy and quick access to news
        
        people are able to have updated news coverage (allows anybody to become a civil reporter which helps the democracy).
        
        rebuttal: this can clearly be a big problem due to missinformation or even fake information. If anyone can be a reporter, because everyone has access nowadays, they can easily spread fake news, which leads to poeple believing it just because it is in the media, and creating false beliefs, accusations, ideas or anythign occurring.
      - A new way of doing business
        
        influencers, new way of marketing, etc.
        
        beneficial for small and medium enterprises and for independent workers
        
        direct contact between business and consumers
        
        Social media can help you engage with your customers and find out what people are saying about your business. You can also use social media for advertising, promotional giveaways and mobile applications. Social media can help your business to: attract customers, get customer feedback and build customer loyalty.
        
        rebuttal: it can help your bussiness but it can also be used a a critique against you and your bussiness. It can be a real critique against your bussiness or not but the problem is that if someone acts against your bussiness, every costumer will have that in mind and will consider to not buy from your bussiness for example. The bussiness depends on the costumers and how they act and what they say about it.
        
        https://business.gov.au/Marketing/Online-presence/Social-media-for-business#:~:text=Social%20media%20can%20help%20you%20engage%20with%20your%20customers%20and,feedback%20and%20build%20customer%20loyalty
    - - teaching, community services, helping others
        
        Spreading information about how to improve lifestyle, and help people change their lives for the better..
        
        Almost every person spends a long time discussing different subjects on social networking sites, and this is an absolutely natural process. You are basically sharing your lives along with the ups and downs, twists and turns, and numerous other issues with people you think are going to care about you.
        
        It is important to know that they generally care and will also empathize with your situations. They are going to listen to most of what you are saying and also help you to deal with the problems that you are currently facing.
        
        The important point here is that when you are sharing your good as well as bad experiences on different social networking sites, you may find other persons who empathize with you. You might even meet a friend, who has already gone through the same ordeals and can help you to walk through your problem. You will also be able to understand that a similar kind of issue has not derailed your friends. This experience is going to be helpful to you.
        
        Educational purposes: reading articles, news, etc.
        
        https://smartsocial.com/positive-impact-of-social-media/
      - Rebbutal: free speech can be considered something positive for some people, it is part of a democracy. But free speech for dangerous ideas with dangerous people in favor can become a deadly protest
    - - Social media can be a catalyst for motivating students to believe they can accomplish great things. Following inspirational pages and personalities, such as Goalcast and Jay Shetty, would help instill positive values and great life lessons. Since media is a powerful tool in shaping one’s values and beliefs, engaging with motivational content can teach students how to express gratitude, show kindness, act with respect, and believe in their own potential.
        
        rebuttal: social media can also desmotivate people, it can bring them down so quickly with out them knowing. The thing about social media is that people don't use others examples to motivate themselves, they use it to compare it to themselves and make them feel worse about their situation (either economically, physically, mentally, etc). It can be a powerful tool if used correctly, but if not it can be a downgrade in society.
    - - In the current context with social isolation and closed schools, students benefit from social media because it provides a way to connect and create community, in the absence of in-person contact. Indeed, adolescents need social engagement; they need to individuate and social media is a means of doing that when schools are closed.
        In the absence of mentors and teachers and engagement in and outside of school with peers and coaches, social media becomes an integral form of communication.
      - We are all aware that social media is not without risks. There can be false information, bullying, and offensive and discriminatory language. But, the point is to enable the tool to be put to its best use now because it is critically needed.
      - https://smartsocial.com/positive-impact-of-social-media/
      - Rebuttal: Social media or any type of communication trhough media can cause bullying to students, cyberbulling (which in some cases can lead to students to harming themselves or even commiting suicide due to the pain they are overcoming alone)