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by shreyshnaccount 1425 days ago
i only have the illusion of choice, because the real choice is between being socially active and being a social outcast. the world has moved to social media. its sad, and I wish I could do something about it. friend group is making plans? on Instagram. wanna be in the know of what's going on? on twitter. want to be updated about your assignments? your class is officially only on WhatsApp. wanna apply for a job? keep in touch with professional colleagues? only on LinkedIn and whatsapp. this is what my world as a young adult in a developing country is like. this is what has happened because not a lot of people had access to pre social media internet. and the first device a lot of people used is a phone. more so for younger people.