In Response To An Email About Someone Taking A Social Media Hiatus
In response to an email about someone taking a social media hiatus
to make more time for living their own life as opposed to being just a spectator in others' lives:
As y'all know, I'm a big fan of social media ;) But I completely agree that as with every tool, there's pros and cons. However; there are just too many benefits of social media for it to decline all together... instead we'll see a plateau, as with most hype cycles, where social media will be treated as any other mode of communication (such as email, texting, phone etc). *Filters* and productivity tips are key in helping people manage the information deluge. If anything, I hope email is going to decline faster than social media because in general it is much less cost effective both in terms of time and effort.
This is an excellent article that articulates those pros and cons of social media
; you can see from the list the numerous benefits social media has over more 'traditional' methods of communication-- both in terms of scale, timeliness, and also content.... I believe that teaching people how to use these tools effectively can help keep them from feeling overwhelmed and cutting themselves off from taking advantage of being a member of various s.m. communities. Personally, I've cut back on the amount of time I spend on FB for the same reason as your friend. For me the only reason why I haven't completely deleted my account is because it lets me check in with my family/friends in a way that is more enriching than an occasional phone call or visit...
More Posts from Krillion and Others
The National Intelligence Council has just released its much anticipated forecasting report, a 140-page document that outlines major trends and technological developments we should expect in the next 20 years. Among their many predictions, the NIC foresees the end of U.S. global dominance, the rising power of individuals against states, a growing middle class that will increasingly challenge governments, and ongoing shortages in water, food and energy. But they also envision a future in which humans have been significantly modified by their technologies — what will herald the dawn of the transhuman era.
Global Trends 2030 Full Report
GT2030 Blog
Another fantastic post by my friend Rob...
Bernie endorses Hillary: Does this really matter?
The Democratic Party has moved left after Bernie Sanders’s run. The platform is proof.
Commentators downplaying the platform’s significance note that it has no actual enforcement mechanism, and that there’s no guarantee a President Hillary Clinton wouldn’t jettison most — or all — of its main provisions.
Get up, Stand up
Your Guide to the sprawling New anti-Trump Resistance Movement
These are some of the resources from this wonderful article along with other helpful resources I have found online.
Indivisible
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5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes, make 5 calls.Calling is the most effective way to influence your representative.
Resistance Manual
Open-source platform to harness the collective power of the people to resist the impact of a Trump presidency and to continue to make progress in our communities. Already, thousands of pieces of content have been contributed to the site from people all over the country, helping to keep communities informed and ready for the work ahead.
Also see
Pussyhat Project
Movement Match
#MarchforScience
#ResistTrumpTuesdays
Town Hall Project- Google Spreadsheet with upcoming events/town hall meetings of appearances made by representatives
What to do when you’re so overwhelmed by the Trump presidency you can barely move
It Seems to Me: What Young Women May Not Know
What the Fuck Just Happened Today
Week 12: Experts in authoritarianism advise to keep a list of things subtly changing around you, so you’ll remember. (see links to previous weeks at bottom of the post)
My previous post: Science not Silence
In the last five months, the NSA's surveillance practices have been revealed to be a massive international operation, staggering in scope. But how do all of the NSA's programmes fit together â and what does it mean for you?
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Some of what I come across on the web... Also check out my Content & Curation site: kristentreglia.com
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