(Washington Stand) It seems my childhood came at the tail end of an era: life without technology dominating every aspect of what we do and see in a day. It didn’t take long, though, for that to change, and for laptops, cell phones, and social media to become the center of millions of lives. Along with many others, I’ve watched technology replace in-person interaction and cheapen the quality of life. And it’s not hard to see why.
Social media feeds into depression and anxiety with all the comparison and unfruitful content. Cyberbullying is very real and difficult to track. Women and children are increasingly exploited online, and cases of life-threatening drugs being sold to youth across various platforms now happens more frequently. Social media is a powerful tool that can be used for good or evil, but I’d argue evil more easily takes precedent. (Read More)
