Hey kids, this is Uncle Harry! You have probably heard of him in some conversations online, and he was definitely part of the initial adopters of social media when it was a raging bull in India.
He wanted to use it wisely by sharing news and opinions. However, there was one side of social media that enjoyed poking, tweeting and sending vitriolic stuff online. A small section of social media became addicted to the skin show and then everyone started opening their incognito windows to pleasure themselves unnecessarily.
Uncle Harry still felt social media could do more good than evil, and that's when success stories and personal growth snippets became a rage. Everyone enjoyed watching the underdog story and the rise of individuals. It reverted to becoming a safe space where people exchanged information, and then one day, data compromise happened.
Suddenly, a lot of personal information, beyond the one willingly shared by individuals came out in the open. Tech companies said they had the best security protocols, however, hackers had other ideas. It became a dark space and some even called it the beginning of the safe internet merging with the dark web!
With the incoming video-first platforms, algorithms became even more focused on keeping individuals hooked to screens and no one realized when 10 minutes of scrolling became a 3-hour doom scroll event!
Video platforms became the place to watch, listen, and learn through podcasts, but many people began using the platform for sensationalism, soft titillation, and weird antics! These platforms began losing their sheen, however, that's when health, geopolitics, wealth management, anatomy and spiritualism-based shows came to the rescue!
Right now, Uncle Harry says, we stand at a unique ledge; one step ahead could parachute us into exploring brilliance, while a deviated step might make social media spread like unchecked wildfires.
Kids, it's up to us now; social media and the internet must be used to educate, empower and emancipate lives! It must be used to search for information, build positive opinions and be the beacon for futuristic innovation!
Uncle Harry says to use it wisely and judiciously and be a student of the tech world for life! It will be fun and all of us will rise together in the process!
Stay positive and let's build a great social media experience for billions across the world! Our time to act is now!
Well said, as always, Uncle Harry :) Thank you for keeping it simple and channelized. I am amazed at experiencing how AI tools are literally acting as one's personal assistant and providing direction and support while providing source of that information. It's helpful in both personal and professional lives.
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