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Social Media is a New Form of Brainwashing
“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” ― George Orwell, 1984
In this rather opposing and clever few words George Orwell describes something scary. War is peace look at what’s happening in current politics Brexit, Trump and Berlusconi. I need to say nothing more. What’s actually scary is ‘Freedom is slavery’! We are free to do what we like; when we like and with whomever we like.
Yet we are manipulated by the media, social media and the social groups. I broke my phone. My screen is smashed so I have no social media, no Facebook, no Instagram, no Twitter, no Linkedin for over two weeks now. I can access my social media sites from my laptop, which surprisingly limits my time on these platforms. I only go there when I actually need to.
New Found Freedom
I’ve realised I’ve got more time to think, read and write. I didn’t realise I spent so much time on the phone using social media apps. It’s amazing how a few minutes add up to hours of my precious day. I would wake up and check my phone for any notifications on Facebook and Instagram which then leads to seeing ads and other stuff that’s been published.
Half an hour of my time is gone just like that! Our own freedom is a modern day slavery to our apps, social groups and media! These manipulate…
