The Social Dilemma

The internet can be good and bad. Let me tell you what I learned from watching The Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix!

The internet can help us with so many things, such as…

• Helping us reunite with family we didn’t know we were even related to! 

• Keeping up with friends and family!

• Planning trips and learning so many things. 

• We have quick access to the internet and Facebook and a ton of social apps! 

• We can zoom for work and clubs. 

• We can play games with friends. 

• It also adds resources for people with disabilities, helps us find a job, live independently, and helps us create resumes! The internet helps people with disabilities by giving us the tools we need. 

• Helping us raise money for nonprofits like Best Buddies. 

• You can help people with disabilities by researching the web or donating money to a charity like Best Buddies or Special Olympics. 

• You can use social media to help spread the word about disabilities and keep others informed about Best Buddies and ways to make a difference in a positive way for people who have different abilities!

Now let me tell you the downsides of having social media and electronic devices:

Millions of people in this world are obsessed with their phone and the internet. Social media has us hooked on the internet. We are mostly on Facebook and Instagram just to see what our friends are doing. We do it so much we don’t realize we’re losing touch with the people in front of us and we’re training our brain to say we have to get on social media. The internet tracks what we’re looking at and these things come up on our social media. Many people are addicted to their phone and social media which can cause them to isolate themselves from others. 

It is very important to use social media in moderation and limit your time on social media. Don’t believe everything people say on the internet.

And check out The Social Dilemma on Netflix to learn more!

In friendship,

Jamie