The deeper meaning of being social
Social media, influence, and influencers are three subjects that are deeply misunderstood around the globe. Things are not what they seem and the information flowing at each of us every day, across multiple platforms, is overwhelming, confusing, unreliable, often fake, and hard to contextualize.
This affects our minds, our behavior, and our decision-making. It can also make us fearful of missing out and create a sense of personal loneliness. Does anyone really care about me or my opinion? Does my point of view have any value? What is my point of view? Do I need to have a point of view?
Let's begin, then, with the messages we receive every day. These might be via iMessage, SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, WeChat, Line, Snapchat, or Telegram. Typically, people receive more than 100 messages per day. Do these messages have an influence on your behavior and decision-making, and can they change your mind? The answer is probably yes. Are these...