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I think I understand the point of the satire ... partially?In most cases we speak about engagement on social media with an assumption that more is worse. But i
by trts 6y ago
I think I understand the point of the satire ... partially?In most cases we speak about engagement on social media with an assumption that more is worse.
But it seems like a weird thing to satirize in this way because aren't there already many real-world studies that demonstrate that spending less time with people IRL can be detrimental to people emotionally and even physically, and that sometimes this trade-off comes from increased time spent on social media?
Also, nobody is profiting from my gatherings with my friends or has any financial incentive to increase the amount of time I spend doing it.
I don't really get it.
- gpanders 6y agoAgreed. Also there is a lot a person can do on Facebook that is _not_ social, such that satirically equating "spent more time on Facebook than initially intended" with "spent more time with friends than I initially intended" is not very effective.
- Nasrudith 6y agoThe satire is of the shallow sensationalism and panic mongering if reapplied shows how specious the claims are. If it can be straight transferred it shows the focus for criticism is misplaced. Working a job or reading a book may also result in less time spent with friends. As for profiting from gatherings it depends upon where they spend time together. Resturants, bars, karoke clubs, (mini)-golf, etc. may say hi. Even hiking in the woods does so indirectly shoe wear and any exercise means any food sellers have an incentive.