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> You can't compare them to entities that only exist to cause harm. All of the entities I mentioned (including Robhinhood) have created a ton of wealth/jobs/in

• dntrkv 6y ago
  MLM has not created a ton of wealth, jobs, or income. It has done that for a select few, and robbed the majority of its victims. Instagram has provided immense value for millions not only in the ability to connect with others, but opportunities for photographers, videographers, actors, venues, musicians, and almost every other type of creative and small business, that they otherwise wouldn't have gotten. I know the prevailing view on HN is that social media is bad for society. I disagree. The amount of knowledge and experiences shared through social media has had a huge positive impact on the world, of course with it has come some negatives. But in general, through social media the world is now connected to a level where we can see what the real, on the ground experience is like in other places and events. I think this is key for bringing more empathy to the world, especially when it comes to relating to other people's struggles in places where most people don't really think about. I think as a society, we are in an adjustment phase with social media, and the internet in general.