Understanding Social Media: Impact and Usage

The speaker humorously discusses the irony of social media posts that criticize social media itself. They highlight the lack of education on using social media positively, emphasizing its impact on perception. The speaker suggests following four groups of people—friends, goal-aligned individuals, inspiring figures, and entertainers—to maintain a positive social media experience. They share personal experiences of opportunities gained through social media, urging the audience to be mindful of content consumption and to promote positive use.

What is the irony the speaker points out about a social media post?

• The post was about how to use social media effectively.

• The post was a meme about social media.

• The post was about the benefits of social media.

• The post criticized social media but asked to be saved for later.

What is often missing from school safety assemblies about social media?

• Information on how to create social media accounts.

• Guidance on using social media safely and beneficially.

• Statistics on social media usage.

• Tips on becoming a social media influencer.

How does the speaker compare social media to children's books?

• Both are primarily for children.

• Both are outdated forms of media.

• Both teach lessons without the audience realizing.

• Both are forms of entertainment.

According to the speaker, what determines how we perceive the world?

• The amount of social media we consume.

• The number of friends we have on social media.

• Our individual experiences and the content we choose.

• The type of phone we use.

What is the first group of people the speaker suggests following on social media?

• Business leaders and entrepreneurs.

• Travel bloggers and photographers.

• Celebrities and influencers.

• Friends, family, and positive acquaintances.

Why does the speaker continue to follow Olympic gymnasts?

• They are still pursuing a career in gymnastics.

• They find them inspiring despite changing goals.

• They want to become a gymnastics coach.

• They are planning to attend the next Olympics.

What opportunity did the speaker find through social media?

• A free vacation.

• A chance to meet a celebrity.

• A scholarship for college.

• A program to create a startup.

How do social media platforms decide what to show on your feed?

• Randomly selected content.

• Based on past interactions and followed people.

• Content from the most popular accounts.

• Based on the time of day.

What is the speaker's first request to the audience?

• To start being mindful of content consumption.

• To delete all social media accounts.

• To spend more time on social media.

• To follow more celebrities.

What does the speaker suggest about the narrative of social media?

• It should focus only on the dangers.

• It should be ignored completely.

• It should include education on positive use.

• It should be left to individual interpretation.