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1. Write a clear, evidence-based argument.

2. Include at least one specific example to support your point.

3. After all arguments are posted, read through your posts

4. Use the star reaction to mark the 3 most compelling arguments.

Remember :

Keep your arguments focused and concise

Base your claims on facts rather than opinions

However, feel free to include own experience to support your arguments

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it‘s up to you if you‘re on social media, you can just stop using it.

You’re not being forced to use it.

We influence our own FYP.

They’re designed to be a medium for you to do what you want.

They make revenue off of advertisements, not the users.

Most people do not use their phones when they know they shouldn’t (E.g. at school). There’s still a sense of self-control

Regardless of social media, people have always listened less when they weren’t interested

Alternative ways to use TikTok: learning in a fun way, learning languages

Positive aspects: learning quickly, connecting to other people

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It's easy to get something new in a second to keep you engaged

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to much on the phone

endless scrolling

addictive features ( like streaks)

rewards

smart algorithms

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People spend too much time on their phones

Many people forget time when they‘re using social media

The Attention span gets shorter because we are used to scroll when we dont like to listen, but in real live we can‘t scroll

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social media suggests new content, so you don't have to engage in something else than technology

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Charity streams

Educational videos

Feel-Good-videos (through support)

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we always think lets watch one more and the time of watching gets more and more

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Why would people need to control it if it would not be aimed to be addictive?

The attention span decreases if we have those platforms. The only thing left for us to do is eliminating the option to get addicted by the apps. But they are addicting

People have a peer pressure from friends that are on the way to be addicted. They ask to keep up the flames on snap e.g.

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We only have limited time on this planet.

So maybe try to prioritise your mandatory stuff , like work and school and then use your free time however you want. Because you have autonomy and that’s how you really prioritise your time left.

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Designed to be addictive to maximise profit

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Designed to be addictive to maximise profit

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companies deliberately design their products to get people hooked, as the more people are using it, the more other companies will pay them in ad revenue to get their ads on the platform.

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little user control over their own experience 

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little user control over their own experience 