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If we break down a subset of human needs/characteristics in the following manner: + seeking approval and belonging to the tribe + comparison drive for fear of m
by findbearwitch 8y ago
If we break down a subset of human needs/characteristics in the following manner:
+ seeking approval and belonging to the tribe
+ comparison drive for fear of missing out
+ chemical rush associated with bullying behavior
These are a subset of behaviors and clearly abstracted (not the scientific or core components of behavior) but are used for example purposes.
In these cases, social media provides a platform for conducting these behaviors and elevates the individuals that push the behaviors to the noticeable extreme.
In fact, social media with all the likes, shares, followers, friends, is based on the principle that certain behaviors are celebrated and others ignored.
Adding to the fact that it's difficult for humans to develop self-awareness, maturity, empathy, as most adults are fairly lacking in these areas; therefore, social media will be filled with behaviors that are hateful, ignorant, bullying and more.
One potential solution to combat such behavior is having a suggestion box in the feeds that can tell when bullying behavior is happening and suggest to both the bully and the bullied, how to handle or develop empathy/self awareness.
The feature could be required reading, it could create a forced break in usage. This is more about educating than censoring, as it's difficult to censor, easier to educate. Especially with potential false positives.
Thoughts?