I went out of town this weekend to Gainesville, FL to support an organization very close to my heart. During my time there, I realized just how dependent we are on our smartphones and especially on social networks. Case in point: I arrived at my destination on Sunday afternoon, and instead of calling or walking upstairs to greet a person, I texted her. Within 5 minutes she was downstairs and in my room. We conversed like two normal people from that point forward.
Why couldn't I just call? I can tell myself that I didn't want to disturb her, or that it was just easier to text. However, after pondering this action of texting, I don't really believe myself.
I spent most of my day yesterday updating my personal facebook page in celebration of a milestone in the organization, yet I did not actually talk face to face with more than five people about it.
There is a fantastic website Half Of Us that addresses many of the issues facing our youth (by this I mean from your adolescence through early adulthood). I found that video about social media and how it is impacting college students. Since my trip was to Gainesville, FL home of the University of Florida, I felt that it fit in with this post.
This video brings a whole new perspective to the table, or I guess it is safe to say the message board or mini-feed. These media oultets are making a huge impact on the mental health of our future leaders. There is such a wide range of emotions associated with the use of these mediums leading to depression, anxiety, and a lot of times euphoria.
- How did you feel when you realized you had the most recent text message?
- How many times a day do you update your facebook, and are the statuses positive or negative?
- What is the real reason behind not calling and sending your next text?
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