Tag: Social media abuse

  • Understanding the fine balance between “human bonds” and “technological advancement”

    As technology continues to advance the human race , as social media and various other gadgets take charge of our lives it is important to not lose sight of the fact that human beings still crave for social bonds.This is the biggest difference between us and animals around us , our ability to form human…

  • Side effects of “instant gratification”

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”. Modern day instant gratification seems very luring for a Gen X millennial. In the past ordering a gift and physically receiving it used to take time.Nowadays order something from Amazon and you immediately receive the product. For watching a blockbuster movie one had to wait for…

  • How is “social media addiction” similar to “alcoholism”

    The human brain is very complex. There are several important neuro transmitters associated with ebb and flow of various emotions. Modern day social media addiction is reaching enormous proportions.More than ever before we are having cases of depression , unhappiness and suicidal cases. There is a neurotransmitter named “dopamine” associated with sudden flow of positive…