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At what point do we hold ourselves accountable for putting influencers on pedestals?

Social media is killing our mental health as much as we know it's bad we just hooked to it.

My 3 year relationship ended May 2023 After the girl i dated felt like she was too special because of likes and "you are beautiful" comments from strangers on tiktok , she would spend 16 hours on tiktok then come to me when she felt depressed and started comparing us to couples on tiktok and i told her its not real its social media , she ended up choosing Tiktok strangers over me and went to date a tiktok guy she met there . 2 months later she tried coming back to me after that dude used her and dumped her , i blocked her and never looked back . Social media is poison

Not on Twitter, deleted Instagram more than a year ago, don't use Snapchat, don't have Tiktok, not active on Facebook, ALL statuses are muted on WhatsApp. Let me tell you, it's a quiet, stress-free and extremely peaceful life. My only regret is that I didn't do it in my earlier 20s.

At what point do we graduate from social media? Like, do we just keep following every person we meet until we’re 50 and 60? Social media has kept people in our lives, virtually, for longer than their designated season. I’m not supposed to know or see you everyday forever. Learn how to tap out, unfollow, unsubscribe, unlike. It doesn’t end until you end it

Gen X here, pre-influencer era was a beautiful time and people were more respectful in their interactions.

My issue with social media is everybody looks the same now. Go to the gym everyone is the same. Everybody dresses the same. It’s funny because I’ve never seen so many people think they’re different while also looking the exact same as the person next to them 🤣. Even in like the truck and car community everybody looks the same and has the exact same car and truck.

Men are also captured in these standards…I see a lot of young boys at the gym trying to lift weights that are 10x their weight because they want muscles quicker because of social media standards , men (including myself) edit pictures so much because we suffer from body dysmorphia. Fitness industry has become so toxic for young men over the couple of years. Yes, it’s easier to see this in women, but it’s much the same on men. It’s a pretty messy game.

The whole social media influencer lifestyle is a deep rabbit hole of its own, and what bothers me is how we're all distracted by Influencers and their fake life style meanwhile the Social Media platforms are selling our Information to billion dollar companies to advertise their products.

I'm millennial I was born in 94. Never liked social media even when myspace first came out. I always found social media strange. I l valued my privacy more than anything. I downgraded to a basic flip phone and it has changed my life so much. No more endless scrolling like a zombie that's trying to keep up with lame trends by lame people.

People want to be entertained not educated! 😮 That bar is still ringing in my head how true is that in today's world of social media

Comparison is the thief of joy

i recently ended a 6 year relationship cause of insta ...a really good hun but her getting likes and followers got into her head and started feeling like she's on top of the world i saw her getting depressed ..... wanting to take trips without any money and always scrolling through the app....i quiete social media a few years back when i realised what it was and its scary to see young girls as young as 15 being taught to fake it on the app.. we can do better as humans and as africans can we stick to our morals and remember what our grandmothers taught us... dont look up to influencers you can live a normal life and the consequences of this will be crazy in the next few years to come

I miss early 2013/2014 IG. As much as I love seeing young people getting their bag’s, IG has become an over commercialised that lacks the authentic and relatable feel it once had.

The amount of people I see that see something going on, a tragedy, whether they’re having a disagreement and want to embarrass the other party, or literally just anything including nothing and they just record and post it or go live. It’s like people don’t know how to function anymore and something in their mind went from “help them” to “record them”. It’s completely rewired their brains!

We live in a world were 90% are followers 9% are leaders and 1% are observers. I see a bigger agenda to all of this, yes it is entertaining and that is what people desire. The release of hormones to make them feel pleasure. People are seeking happiness externally and forgeting their internal world. Nobody want to be self anymore they want to be a copy paste version of an influencer

these days "truth is a liar and fake is the truth "katt williams

Content consumers are the real problem. They are gullible 😂

"Social media is like a hall of fun house mirrors, a glittering town....where if they're not careful, they could have a hard time finding the exit " You speak so beautifully, like a poet. Great video! ❤ Haha the toilet seat as a plane window was hilariously ridiculous 😂😂

There is no such things as influencers if you do not let yourself be deceived by lies.

I feel badly for those too young to remember a time before social media

😢The beauty standards thing is affecting us women especially. I remember feeling like shit for not having rounder hips and ass, and my boobs are smaller so I often felt less.

Someone once said social media was made to connect us but in all essence it has disconnected us and that hit me hard I recently started observing people and not look at my phone and in all instances I have seen people bent over watching their screens. It reminded of a time when most of us had no phones and they were a luxury in those times we had to engage and physically socialize with the people around us but with social media you get the chance to present your ideal character separate from your actual self and most people will always choose to present their ideal self instead of the person they are in real life. If you are into conspiracy theories then you will believe that this transition from television which was level 1 programming to cell phones which took social programming to a new level your cellphone is an echo chamber feeding you destructive material some of which is not real. There was push to get social media companies to force label people and companies posting adverts to indicate whether the photos posted were edited in some form as a disclaimer and that was shot down because if they did then most people would realize the facade being played on them which would drive down engagement from their users .I.e lost revenue

I Love my life so much I never want to share it. EVER

my woman is involved in this mess... too consumed with social media nonsense... now an actual addict of online shopping on fucking Shien... buying a bunch of stuff that don't really suit her … or too flashy to wear to anywhere... 🤦‍♂

Around 2003 the technology came available to start having speeds on mobile devices fast enough to move pictures and video. It was called UMTS, but there were no applications for it. At the time two way radio was the hottest thing. UMTS was deployed in Europe. During that time there was Napster which was free. There was no apple music or spotify. There was no facebook. Myspace was a webpage based on pictures. The breakthrough happened with the Iphone which launched 2006/2007 time frame. During that time UMTS was being deployed in the US. Then came youtube, facebook, etc. With the iphone and comparable android devices it changed the game.

please talk about the fitness industry, it's just as toxic if not more. you're doing a great job with the channel by the way. keep it up 👍

@17:23 “people want to be entertained. They don’t want to be educated “ those are wise words you said.

it all started with mark zuckerburg in an inverview he even said that he created social media to become addictive

the bali example is my favorite reference, like nowadays i hear people always talk about traveling. im in particular not in favor of traveling cause most of the time its tourist experience and spending money. 90% of whats done is pretty much whats done at home.

you are doing a great service to society i appreciate you. I am african based in Denmark and everything you are saying is exactly what i am educating my juniors that they should not be fooled with facebook and instagram post. some get it and others insult me that i complain too much. Cameroonian here. you are highly favored

That's why I uninstalled Instagram 🤣😂

The channel is so young.... while simultaneously wise beyond its years.... very good energy and professional... may the algorithm gods look favourably upon this creative endeavour. 🤩🎉

I love it when the truth is spoken

Social media has definitely skewed the reality of the average person and specially the youth . The youth is now trained to crave the attention and not enough attention is affecting them psychologically , makes them think they are nothing without likes or followers. The youth no longer knows how to physically socialize , this is why when they actually get together they feel awkward or are quick to anger .

bro your content is high quality, keep up the good work man

Please talk about these fake fitness money making schemes

Preach my brother brooo you keep opening the eyes of SA youth what you saying is true thank you 🤟

Lol! I followed as soon as you asked G. I help my friends create content, some are fashion designers and some are artists, I also have those who just want to be seen online, the freedom of being behind the camera is calming. I don't really care for our generation at this point, I educate my nephews and nieces on how to use social networks responsibly, I try to teach them the ability to look and be content with what you have. I don't teach them that "this is fake" because how can a live video of your best friend eating at a rooftop restaurant be faked? I just teach them "it's ok", I also teach them the meaning of individuality. It's all about them now, I just want them to be able to quiet the noise and be happy with who they are and what they have. It's sad I have to teach that to 13 year olds but our kids are being raised by the world, it's no longer just family and school, it's everyone with reach, no matter how big or small. Fomophobia, in my opinion, will lead to mental health issues impossible to ignore in the future.

some women use there face as a coloring book, to the point where they look like a different person completely... I don't understand it and I wear makeup just not that much...

Never heard the term flex culture before but its very accurate.

When Facebook FIRST started, you had to have a college email to join Then they started letting trash in. The Internet was better when you HAD to be smart to us it. I use to get laughed at tor meeting people online back on the day and now its a common thing.... Ive always been a head of my time tho. Social media is the matrix

This is why I tell my kid almost everyday that what she’s seeing is fake..

This is very impressive, this is the kind of content we looking forward too. We've just finished a short film about this so called social media influencers

your editing is too smooth you deserve 20k wish you the best

I really liked the beach comparison. Your research is spot on and you made several good examples. Excellent editing and your pace is perfect,

I'm glad I grew up in the 90s. I know people buying designer to wear just to return it. They appear 2 always have something new on and give the sense they r too rich 2 wear anything more than once. 😂

Really wana delete Instagram... These social media makes one feel outa place n lyk u not achieving anything.... Women have perfect bodies and men gota have sport cars..

Your Editing & Color grading is immaculate

You’re research is impeccable. Well done my friend,well done.

Imagine how is your brain if you really are influenced by influences 😂 That’s crazy tho

Just did a reaction video to this! Dropping tonight at 6pm sharing my thoughts and opinions on the subject. Love CURIOSITIES man!!

BRO YOUR CONTENT IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL MAN

You speak for the people🐐🔥

your editing skills😪💯

Thanks for this vid… Much appreciated and necessary… we need more of such commentary

What will it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul.

I don’t measure myself against worldly people. They will never have enough hence they are truly miserable. They THINK they are happy till they sit down and realized they starved to death the most important part of them, their souls. No connection to God only to material stuff that can burn in an instant. See we were created to worship God Almighty hence why nothing in this world can satisfy you to the point of never wanting more. Only a true relationship with the one who created everything single thing we have and need and want. Once you realize your place under Jesus Christ as your king, you will never ever feel the true satisfaction of what life really is.

Bro loving your content loving your content keep wm coming ❤

Respect bro how ya expose those fake people keep tha good work up ❤🎉

The IG plug-in at the end was funny 😂😂😂 Love this content! New subscriber here👏🏾🙌🏾

The lens to the world outside your bedroom😂😂😂😂

So well spoken and valid points it's nice to see a fellow African who has good social commentary keep it bro👍.

I liked this video. Good editing, and I liked your script. I feel for the younger generations because at least when most media consumed was tv and movies, we knew it was fake. But the whole thing with influencers is that they are supposed to be “real” and “relatable”. Kids and teens would probably be better off not being on social media at all.

Your production is 10/10 keep grinding , you have great potential

I love your documentary bro, here from Nigeria 🇳🇬

Social media has created a bunch false idols for worship. The people wishing to look like influencers don’t realize that their favorite influencer are all trying to look like someone else themselves. Is ironic 😩🤦🏾‍♀️

I never understood the social media hype. I’m so out of the loop on current trends, and I Thank God for that!

You're the G Broe. I just your analystic skills.

Bro asked a question “what’s wrong with the sky as it is”? 😂. Nah I’m going to subscribe rn 🔥

I was just thinking bout this channel, and it was the first on my feed. 😂

fully ai hyperrealistic influencers now too

I never had any social media and sometimes it feels isolating but I feel like being on there is a whole job that I don’t have the energy for.

Love this analysis!

Can I just say , I love your editing 👐

I deleted ig in October because they suspended my accounts and Idec about that shit anymore

Hello there, my first video from Curiosities, so I didn't see anything else yet, but I wanna add to the discussion since you made a lots of excellent points and inspired me to form an opinion. For example the fact that people project a better version of themselves by default, and it's completely human to want to be portraited as beautiful and rich as possible. So people use more and more creative methods to get that done. And it's also very interesting to say that people want to be entertained not educated, that sounds very true. But upon some thinking, I think that there is a time for entertainment and time for learning everyday. So ultimately, it's just on personal preference of everyone how much time they will spend on each activity everyday. My only reservation would be the title. It's an obvious clickbait, and very clever one, I have to give you that. Because, really, how deadly is that influence, right? I started to think about that from the point where you asked:" when the deceiving in media became ok?" Well, I think somewhere around the times where TV started, so 1940's ? Because from adverts implying smoking is healthy and political propaganda adverts, I think that deception is here this whole time. It's nothing new. And I agree that if you fall for unrealistic standards and reality, then there is a reality check that doesn't feel good, but I would point out that this is probably here for everyone as a part of growing up. Whether it is a job that doesn't go as the school taught you or realisation that adverts in telly don't have to be correct. There's a lots of waking up in life, and realising that filters and impressions on tiktok are not real is only small part of that waking up. So it shouldn't really kill you, I hope. So I put it down to your age, and you are doing very good job informing on this issue, but I strongly believe that children's world is gonna end at some point for everybody, and the real/adult world will take over the importance and attention. Otherwise, the words are very well written, I can see some really good editing skill and generally making a video interesting the whole time. So kudos for all of that. See you in next video.

I honestly don't see any harm in editing the scenery ie putting clouds, enhancing colours or removing dirty. Sometimes it's a person's artistic imagination or theme of how they want a place to look. I however have a problem with people enhancing their features, altering their bodies, complexion etc. Every body is beautiful

It’s no different when we had beauty magazines, and runway models back in the day.

This killed and put strains in my 10 year marriage. He was a narcissist and social medias was his playground. He was hooked always on and scrolling. Always secretly dm all sorts of females. Following all the loose looking females and strippers. Had no respect for our marriage. It was not about insecurities it was the respect aspect n the fact I keep acting him to stop the madness and he just wanted to argue or pretended he stopped which it never could. He’s an addict. Social media addict in need of supplies. Cnt self regulate anymore. Phone zombie. Lost

This is so good , had to subscribe, well done 👏🏿

You''re right in my era TV was the determiner

You the voice of sa bro really enjoyed thus one shoutout bro keep on making more like this context cause sa industry is messed up everyone wanna be next level risking it all

Worth subscribe!!! Keep it up my brother

Love the rhythm as you talk, wa rhyma 😅

I live in Bali and the "Instagram vs Reality" life is heavy on the LOL - people here can be so out of touch

Keep up your work bro

this guy always brings quality content

Yes, enjoyed the video bruv 🔥💯

Guys long story short don't compare yourself to the people in the internet, you are digging a grave for yourself

being fake really became the new norm. In life generally jus speaking to a person it’s like, I gotta prepare myself that this person I’m speaking to is lying to me or or is about to lie to me. and music wise, that’s even worse… heard yesterday; THE GREATER/BIGGER THE CAP, THE BIGGER THE CHEQUE.

New subscriber! Keep these vids coming, great work brotha!

great content bro love from Dublin

This was a great video!💕

education is breaking apart slowly.its very bad for a person to post on social media about sexual content or fake lifestyle content .l also look at people lifestyle when am bored and sort of get jealous about their life.THE BEST LIFESTYLE OF 2024😂

I notice many of your examples were only women . I would love for you to go over the affects from men such as body building , crypto currency scams, etc.

"lips are plumped and large, looking as if they're going to burst at any second" I have never seen such an apt description of today's oversized, over emphasized lips ever! Especially on those of the the palest of hues. That depiction if them is so on point!

I don't regret following this channel

This is the ONLY SA KZfaq channel that makes sense,bruh this video is fire🔥