Can we / should we live without social media?

[missmuffet]

4 hours ago, Luther said:

I think it's all too much. Too many images, too many negative things, too much time invested. Time to get off this Media- Go round. 

Can we do it? Can we make the effort now, which will return us to focusing more on what's going on in our community, where we actually make a difference? Instead of watching some guy in Japan catch a fish, or someone's cat get freaked out? And scroll on, and scroll on.....

You are living in this world as it is today. There is no way that social media is going to disappear. It will probably

increase.

[Michael37]

5 hours ago, Luther said:

Yes, of course. Except what is an invisible reality? 🤔

Irony for one.

Invisible realities refer to the concepts, forces, and phenomena that exist beyond the immediate perception of our senses. These can encompass a wide range of ideas across different fields:

1. Physics and Science
Dark Matter and Dark Energy: These are theoretical substances that are believed to make up most of the universe's mass-energy content but are not directly observable.

Quantum Mechanics: The behavior of particles at the quantum level includes phenomena like superposition and entanglement, which are not visible but have measurable effects.

Magnetic Fields and Gravity: These forces influence objects and environments despite being invisible to the naked eye.

2. Philosophy and Metaphysics
Concept of the Soul or Spirit: Many philosophies and religions propose the existence of a soul or spirit that exists beyond physical reality.

Abstract Concepts: Ideas such as love, justice, beauty, and truth are real in their effects and experiences but are not tangible.

3. Psychology and Consciousness
Subconscious Mind: The part of our mind that influences behavior and emotions without our conscious awareness.

Emotional and Cognitive Processes: Feelings and thoughts are real experiences, though they are not visible.

4. Theology and Spirituality
Divine Presence: Many religious beliefs include the notion of a higher power or divine being whose presence is felt rather than seen.

Afterlife: Concepts of heaven, hell, or other spiritual realms where souls reside after death.

5. Technological and Digital Realms
Data and Algorithms: The vast amounts of data and the algorithms that process them are invisible in everyday life but shape much of our digital interactions.

Virtual Reality: Immersive environments created by technology that provide real experiences without physical presence.

Invisible realities shape our understanding of the world and influence various aspects of life, even though they remain unseen. [Copilot Sourcing]

[Luther]

10 hours ago, Debp said:

It all depends.   I am 74 and homebound so I just do two Christian forums, YouTube and once in a while watch a movie on Tubi on my tablet.   Do a little email.    So this is something for me to do each day.

 

Yes. I like the Christian forums. This is a good one for sure. The problem for me was the videos that came out of nowhere on tic toc and x that were disturbing. After awhile it was like why am I watching something horrible happen to someone? I wasn't looking for that content either. My opinion is that overall we are just drifting away from human contact, almost seems like it's by design. 

[Debp]

3 minutes ago, Luther said:

Yes. I like the Christian forums. This is a good one for sure. The problem for me was the videos that came out of nowhere on tic toc and x that were disturbing. After awhile it was like why am I watching something horrible happen to someone? I wasn't looking for that content either. My opinion is that overall we are just drifting away from human contact, almost seems like it's by design. 

I can understand what you are saying.   I'm not on those platforms.

I do get tired of seeing everyone's noses to their phone screens!

[Luther]

6 hours ago, missmuffet said:

You are living in this world as it is today. There is no way that social media is going to disappear. It will probably

increase.

Well, true. However there are those who avoid it. We are becoming receptors of huge amounts of information very quickly, most of it unimportant, and it keeps us away from the life going on around us. 

[Luther]

7 minutes ago, Debp said:

I can understand what you are saying.   I'm not on those platforms.

I do get tired of seeing everyone's noses to their phone screens!

Yes. And should we grow accustomed to this new behavior? It may get even worse.

[other one]

If something breaks at home, there is a YouTube video showing how to fix it.  There are hundreds of videos of DIY (do it yourself) helps to do things quicker and easier.

I can listen to newscasts while being productive around the house, where I used to have to sit and read the paper.

[Luther]

10 hours ago, Michael37 said:

Irony for one.

Invisible realities refer to the concepts, forces, and phenomena that exist beyond the immediate perception of our senses. These can encompass a wide range of ideas across different fields:

1. Physics and Science
Dark Matter and Dark Energy: These are theoretical substances that are believed to make up most of the universe's mass-energy content but are not directly observable.

Quantum Mechanics: The behavior of particles at the quantum level includes phenomena like superposition and entanglement, which are not visible but have measurable effects.

Magnetic Fields and Gravity: These forces influence objects and environments despite being invisible to the naked eye.

2. Philosophy and Metaphysics
Concept of the Soul or Spirit: Many philosophies and religions propose the existence of a soul or spirit that exists beyond physical reality.

Abstract Concepts: Ideas such as love, justice, beauty, and truth are real in their effects and experiences but are not tangible.

3. Psychology and Consciousness
Subconscious Mind: The part of our mind that influences behavior and emotions without our conscious awareness.

Emotional and Cognitive Processes: Feelings and thoughts are real experiences, though they are not visible.

4. Theology and Spirituality
Divine Presence: Many religious beliefs include the notion of a higher power or divine being whose presence is felt rather than seen.

Afterlife: Concepts of heaven, hell, or other spiritual realms where souls reside after death.

5. Technological and Digital Realms
Data and Algorithms: The vast amounts of data and the algorithms that process them are invisible in everyday life but shape much of our digital interactions.

Virtual Reality: Immersive environments created by technology that provide real experiences without physical presence.

Invisible realities shape our understanding of the world and influence various aspects of life, even though they remain unseen. [Copilot Sourcing]

This sounds like God's creation and destiny for mankind. I wonder if God is going to put a limit on Physics and Science. Mankind is really going rogue lately.

[other one]

1 minute ago, Luther said:

This sounds like God's creation and destiny for mankind. I wonder if God is going to put a limit on Physics and Science. Mankind is really going rogue lately.

The New Jerusalem is supposed to be 1,500 miles high, so I don't think there are a lot of limits on Physics.  That would not be possible in this world today.

[missmuffet]

6 hours ago, Luther said:

Well, true. However there are those who avoid it. We are becoming receptors of huge amounts of information very quickly, most of it unimportant, and it keeps us away from the life going on around us. 

Worthy can be considered social media. Other than Worthy I don't go to any kind of social media. Life was

simple when I was growing up without the technology we have today. Technology it going to take more control

in our future.