One of the most challenging parts of modern society, in my opinion, is knowing thyself.
I think one of the biggest problems of the information era is that there is SO much information going around that it is crippling. Whether you are scrolling through instagram, facebook, tiktok, or snap chat – you are constantly being bombarded with unsolicited information, that gets you thinking.
These are major distractions- but worse – it’s almost as if you’re constantly being brainwashed by content that others are constantly pushing out.
What I have realized is that these algorithms are meant to show you more of what you are already interested in and searching.
Herein lies the problem; you are constantly being fed information about the things you are already searching making you:
1) you become a very extreme version of that person
2) instead of learning for yourself, you are adopting the blueprints of others
The reason I believe this to be wrong and unfavorable for society:
- Are you really in control of who you are becoming or are you being shaped by an external influence. How does this affect your day-to-day life, your relationships, your habits etc.
- I believe life is meant to be a creative endeavor – where you learn things by doing and solve problems on your own as they arrive –leading to major breakthroughs. If the answer is readily available, will you discover anything of value?
Now, I don’t actually know if overall this is a good or bad thing. But based on what I have observed, I would deem it to be a bad thing.
I think to live a unique and excellent life, you must tread down your own path and uncover your own discoveries.
Ultimately it all comes down to one thing – do YOU want to live YOUR life or someone else’s?
Do you agree or disagree?